WIC LPN or RN

Community Action Partnership of Mid-Nebraska; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team focused on making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families. This position offers the chance to engage with at-risk communities through the WIC program, providing essential health education and nutritional support. As a vital part of our team, you'll have the opportunity to counsel families, promote breastfeeding, and ensure that vulnerable populations receive the care they need. With a supportive environment and flexible hours, this role is perfect for compassionate professionals looking to impact their community positively. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

Paid Holidays

PTO

Short Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Qualifications

• LPN with current Nebraska license required; RN preferred but not required.
• Knowledge in Nutrition, Health, and Breastfeeding is essential.

Responsibilities

• Counseling and promoting health and nutrition for at-risk individuals.
• Providing health education and care management to vulnerable populations.

Skills

Independence

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Customer Service

Nutrition Knowledge

Bilingual

Breastfeeding Credentials

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Registered Nurse (RN)

Job description

Position: WIC LPN or RN

Program and Location: WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Program - Lexington NE

Position Summary: If you are looking to truly help people and change lives, this is the job for you! WIC is about daily contacts to “at risk” individuals and families in a client-centered environment within our communities to make a difference through assessments, education, support, and healthy foods.

Responsibilities: Primary duties include counseling, promoting health, breastfeeding and nutrition, determining nutritional risks, prescribing supplemental foods, and providing health education and care management to individuals and families who are members of vulnerable population and high-risk groups, along with community outreach.

Education Requirements: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with current Nebraska license. Registered Nurses (RN) with current Nebraska license preferred, but not required.

Required Skills:

• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
• Model appropriate/professional behavior
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent customer service
• Knowledge of Nutrition, Health, and Breastfeeding in the maternal and pediatric field
• Bilingual considered a plus and includes additional compensation
• Current Breastfeeding credentials (CBE, CLC, or IBCLC) a plus and includes additional compensation

Schedule/Hours: Four days a week, mostly Monday through Thursday, 8 hours per day, 32 hours a week. Scheduled hours are typically between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Pay Rate and Benefits: Entry level for LPN is $22.00/hr, entry level for RN is $26.00/hr. Additional compensation available for candidates with relevant experience and credentials mentioned above. Benefits provided include: paid holidays, PTO, short term disability insurance, and Employee Assistance Program. Other benefits available include: health, dental, vision, cancer/critical illness, accident, and voluntary life insurance, as well as retirement and flexible spending account.