WIC Breastfeeding Program Lead

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

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.