Nutritionist II

Columbusco; Whiteville (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist II to deliver professional nutrition services within the WIC program and other public health initiatives. You will interview, assess, and educate participants, certify WIC benefits, and document in the EMR.

Responsibilities include developing care plans using the Nutrition Care Process, performing nutrition assessments, and contributing to community outreach and training as needed.

Qualifications

• Professional nutrition services and education in WIC and public health programs.
• Interviewing and assessing nutritional status of pregnant/postpartum women, infants and children.
• Nutrition education and counseling to eligible participants.
• Certification for WIC benefits and EMR documentation.
• Developing nutrition care plans using NCP in Crossroads/EMR.

Responsibilities

• Interview, assess and monitor nutritional status for program participants.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to support healthy outcomes.
• Certify WIC beneficiaries and document services in EMR.
• Prescribe appropriate WIC food packages based on needs.
• Perform nutrition assessments for certification and follow-up.

Skills

Nutrition education

Counseling

Nutritional assessment

EMR documentation

WIC program knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics

ADA-approved Dietetic Internship with CDR eligibility

Master’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition with CDR eligibility

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

Crossroads

EMR systems

Job description

Position Title:

Department:

Health Department

Salary Information:

• Grade: 66
• Hiring Rate: $37,835
• Salary Range: $39,723 – $56,749

Essential Duties and Tasks

The Columbus County Health Department is seeking a Nutritionist II to provide professional nutrition services and education within the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Program and other public health programs.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interviewing and assessing the nutritional status of pregnant and postpartum women, infants, and children.
• Providing nutrition education and counseling to eligible participants.
• Certifying individuals for WIC benefits and documenting all services in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Determining program eligibility and prescribing appropriate WIC food packages.
• Performing nutrition assessments for certification and follow-up appointments.
• Developing and maintaining individualized nutrition care plans using the Nutrition Care Process in Crossroads and/or EMR systems.
• Participating in community presentations, outreach, and program support activities as needed.
• Completing required off-site training to maintain certification and program compliance.

This position may include supplementary duties, such as supervisory responsibilities or community presentation assignments, as designated by management.

Minimum Training and Experience

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition, Public Health Nutrition, or Dietetics and one year of nutrition experience; or
• Completion of an ADA-approved Dietetic Internship with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) eligibility preferred; or
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or Public Health Nutrition with CDR eligibility preferred; or
• An equivalent combination of education and experience.