Breastfeeding Coordinator

Putnam County Hospital; Fox Ridge (IN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital seeks a nutrition-focused professional to lead breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support within the local WIC program. Responsibilities include counseling pregnant and postpartum clients and integrating services with INWIC MIS systems.

The role emphasizes confidentiality and adherence to program policies. The ideal candidate holds a nutrition-related degree with credentialing options or nursing qualifications and has experience in counseling breastfeeding dyads and

Qualifications

• Qualified Nutritionist; or Registered Dietitian; or registration eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences.
• Registered Nurse.
• Graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field including nutrition.
• Experience in counseling breastfeeding dyads.

Responsibilities

• Promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within clinic and community.
• Provide breastfeeding support for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients.
• Document required information in INWIC MIS and ensure confidentiality.
• Oversee planning, implementation, and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities.
• Develop working relationships with staff and partnering community agencies.

Skills

Breastfeeding counseling

Public health experience

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences

Registered Dietitian

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a health-related field including nutrition

Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Registered Nurse

Qualified Nutritionist

Job description

Job Summary: Responsible for breastfeeding promotion, protection, and support activities within the local agency. Will oversee local agency's WIC Breastfeeding Support Program.Job Duties/Responsibilities:• Display a positive reflection of the Indiana WIC program in the clinic and community outreach events• Maintain a compassionate clinic environment that supports the needs of the community• Support and promote breastfeeding as the normative infant feeding method within clinic• Ensure confidentiality of applicant and client information in accordance with WIC federal regulations. Follow all policies and procedures of the Indiana WIC program• Develop working relationships with other staff and partnering community agencies• Provide all pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding clients with evidence based breastfeeding supportOversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of local agency breastfeeding activities• Document required information in the Indiana WIC Management Information System (INWIC MIS)• Performs other duties as assignedJob Requirements:• Qualified Nutritionist• Registered Dietitian; or• Registration eligible to take the exam for the Commission on• Dietetic Registration; or• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences• Registered Nurse• A graduate of a bachelor’s or master’s program in a health-related field including study in nutrition• Experience in counseling breastfeeding dyadsPreferred Skills:• Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.