Breastfeeding Coordinator

Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana; Greencastle (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Putnam County Hospital - Greencastle, Indiana seeks a qualified nutrition professional to lead breastfeeding support within the WIC program at PUTNAM WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE - GREENCASTLE, IN.

You will promote breastfeeding as the norm, coordinate activities, train staff, and ensure data entry in INWIC MIS. This role emphasizes community outreach and collaboration with partner agencies, with a focus on maternal and child health.

Qualifications

• RD in good standing or eligibility to take the CDRE exam
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Nutrition Sciences
• Registered Nurse or health-related degree with nutrition study
• Experience counseling breastfeeding dyads

Responsibilities

• Promote, protect, and support breastfeeding within the local WIC program
• Oversee the WIC Breastfeeding Support Program at the Greencastle site
• Engage with clinic staff and community partners to sustain breastfeeding activities
• Document required information in INWIC MIS and maintain confidentiality

Skills

Breastfeeding counseling

Education

Registered Dietitian

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

Registered Nurse

Registration eligible to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam

Health-related degree with study in nutrition

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PUTNAM WOMEN'S HEALTHCARE - GREENCASTLE, IN 46135

Job Shift: Day

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 support Oversee 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 assigned

QualificationsJob 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 dyads

Preferred Skills

• Experience in maternal and child health or public health setting preferred.