Nutritionist/Health Educator/Dietitian

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental

Vision

Long term care

Life insurance

Retirement plan

13 paid holidays per year

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health in Tifton, GA is recruiting for multiple health roles including Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist, Health Educator, and Registered Nurse. This full-time, grant-funded position offers a comprehensive benefits package and requires relevant licensure and educational credentials as outlined above.

Qualifications span dietetics, nutrition, public health nutrition, and nursing, with options for Bachelors or Masters and required professional verifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics
• OR Health Educator qualification: Bachelor's or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition
• OR Registered Nurse qualification: RN license with PHN course completion within 1 year of hire and CPR certification

Skills

CPR certification

Education

Bachelor's degree in dietetics or related field with ADA verification

Verification statement of completion of an accredited didactic program

Associate degree in nursing (RN) + PHN coursework within 1 year + GA RN license

Bachelor's or Master's in Nutritional Sciences/Public Health Nutrition

Job description

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This is a full time, grant funded, benefit eligible position, located in Tifton, Georgia.

Who we are.

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer.

Enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management or a closely related field from an accredited college or university
• AND verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics.
• OR

Health Educator Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria.
• OR

Preferred Qualifications

Registered Nurse

• Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification.

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.

The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.

Employment Information

Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.

DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.

The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.

As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [e-mail].

DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.

This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.