Nutritionist & Public Health Educator — Flexible Schedule

State of Georgia; Georgia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan (ERS GSEPS)

Paid holidays

Paid parental leave

Job summary

The State of Georgia through the Department of Public Health seeks a Nutritionist, Health Educator, Dietitian or RN for a full-time or part-time role to plan and conduct nutrition programs and support disease prevention. The ideal candidate will provide assessments, education and counseling to individuals and communities.

The position emphasizes serving as a nutrition resource to nurses and other health professionals, with opportunities to engage in wellness initiatives and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, or closely related field and ACEND verification.
• Or Bachelor's or Master's in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition.
• Preferred qualifications: Georgia RN license with active CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct nutritional programs to promote health and prevent disease.
• Provide nutritional assessment, education and counseling for individuals, groups, or the public.
• Serve as a nutrition/dietetics resource to nurses, health educators, and other healthcare providers.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Counseling

Public health knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics / Nutrition

Verification statement (ACEND)

Bachelor's/Master’s in Nutritional Sciences

RN license (Georgia) with CPR

Job description

The State of Georgia through the Department of Public Health seeks a Nutritionist, Health Educator, Dietitian or RN for a full-time or part-time role to plan and conduct nutrition programs and support disease prevention. The ideal candidate will provide assessments, education and counseling to individuals and communities.

The position emphasizes serving as a nutrition resource to nurses and other health professionals, with opportunities to engage in wellness initiatives and professional