Nutritionist I

Columbus Co; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus County Health Department in North Carolina is seeking a Nutritionist I to serve in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. This entry-level position provides professional nutrition services and education to participants.

Key duties include interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children, delivering nutrition counseling, certifying clients for WIC benefits, and documenting services in the EMR.

Qualifications

• ACEND-accredited program completion or equivalent.
• DTR certification with a bachelor’s degree or relevant nutrition degree.
• Experience or knowledge of WIC services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Interview and assess nutritional status of pregnant/postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants.
• Certify eligible clients for WIC benefits and document services in the EMR.
• Support WIC operations through accurate recordkeeping and client communication.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Client interviewing

Medical record documentation

WIC program knowledge

Education

ACEND-accredited program

DTR certification

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Position Title:

Department:

Health Department

Date:

Salary Information:

• Grade: 63
• Hiring Rate: $33,059
• Salary Range: $34,711 – $49,587

Essential Duties and Tasks

The Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist I to serve in the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program.
This is an entry-level nutrition position responsible for providing professional nutrition services and education to program participants.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Providing appropriate nutrition counseling and education.
• Certifying eligible clients for WIC benefits and documenting all services in the electronic medical record.
• Supporting WIC operations through accurate recordkeeping, participant follow-up, and client communication.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND); or
• Dietetics Technician, Registered (DTR) with a Bachelor’s degree in any subject area from an accredited four-year institution; or
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year institution.