WIC Registered Nurse / Nutritionist - HEALTH

Department: Health Dept.Pay: $49,899.00 annuallyWork Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Staff rotate one evening a week until 6:30pmSedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities. For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.The Women, Infant, and Children's (WIC) Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Team works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients. Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, and providing client education. Registered Dietitians provide counseling clients found at high nutritional risk. The position also provides referrals to community and medical services. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).Client ServicesProvide client services, in person, remotely, or on the phone as neededAssess and assign nutrition risk for client eligibilityPrescribe and Issue food benefitsAuthorize and coordinate special formula issuance with the State of KS WIC program or medical providerPromote, educate, and support breastfeeding including issuance of breast pumpsMake and document client referrals, including IRIS software referralsScreen immunizations records for up-to-date status and referDetermine frequency and type of client follow-up appointmentsHandle emails from the WIC call center when assigned or in the absence of the WIC site supervisorMeet program productivity standardsFollow HIPAA and WIC confidentialityEducation and OutreachAccess client needs, clarify information, research issues, and communicate program informationUse goal setting and stage of change principles to assess client's readiness to change behaviorProvide nutritional counseling to clients and families using motivational counseling methodsComplete online (oNE) secondary education appointmentsProvide community outreachPlan and attend trainingsAssist with surveysDietitians - Provide counseling to clients found at high dietary or medical riskDocumentation/Record KeepingDocument client findings within 8 business hours of competing appointmentManage email inboxes and faxes; monitor and respond to requestsManages e-timesheets and WIC daily hours accurately and on-timeMinimum Qualifications: Sedgwick County WIC Hires at two (2) levels. Please see qualifications for each.Level I - Nutritionist/RN: Associate in Nursing -OR- Bachelor's/master's degree in Human Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer and Family Sciences with an Emphasis in nutrition. Possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted State of Kansas Registered Nursing License (RN). Nutritionists have no licensure requirements.Level II - Registered Dietitian: Bachelor or Master's Degree in Food, Nutrition, or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If not already licensed in the State of Kansas, must obtain a temporary license from Kansas Credentialing for Dietitians, Topeka, KS within 60 days of hire. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration or successfully passes the registration examination within twelve months of employment. Once registered, obtains a permanent license from the State of KS Credentialing agency, and renews it every two years.Required for Both Levels: Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment.Preferred Qualifications: One or more years working with women, infants and children. Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. Please find more information under the following link. Apply for a Job | Sedgwick County, Kansas