WIC Coordinator & Public Health Nurse

Minnesota Merit System; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% medical plan

Supplemental insurances

HSA/VEBA

FSA

Vacation 16 days

Sick leave 13 days

Paid holidays 11.5 days

PERA retirement plan

COLA increases

Job summary

Watonwan County Human Services in Minnesota is seeking a WIC Coordinator to manage the local WIC program, assess participants' nutritional needs and provide nutrition education. The role supports breastfeeding education and ensures compliance with state policies and federal regulations.

You will train staff, oversee daily program operations, and provide backup support to other public health programs while promoting health and well-being for families in Watonwan County.

Qualifications

• RN/PHN/Nutrition Coordinator qualifications as specified in the postings.
• Bachelor's degree with a major in food and nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field, or current RN licensure.

Responsibilities

• Manage the local WIC program and oversee all functions.
• Assess nutritional needs and provide nutrition education to participants.
• Offer breastfeeding education and ensure compliance with state/federal regulations.
• Train staff and supervise their work; provide back-up to other public health programs.

Skills

Nursing

Public Health Nursing

Nutrition education

Breastfeeding education

Staff training

Quality services

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/dietetics or closely related field

Current RN licensed in Minnesota

PHN certification (preferred)

Job description

Watonwan County Human Services in Minnesota is seeking a WIC Coordinator to manage the local WIC program, assess participants' nutritional needs and provide nutrition education. The role supports breastfeeding education and ensures compliance with state policies and federal regulations.

You will train staff, oversee daily program operations, and provide backup support to other public health programs while promoting health and well-being for families in Watonwan County.