WIC Nurse (1930)

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership; Crete, Northern (NE, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA) seeks a compassionate WIC Competent Professional Authority (CPA) to assess nutrition, educate families, and support WIC services in southeast Nebraska. The role supports pregnant women, infants and children with individualized plans and referrals to community resources.

Eligible applicants include RN or LPN in NE (or compact state), or a Registered Dietitian, or a degree-focused nutrition professional.

Qualifications

• Nebraska license required or compact state license.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, and access to insured vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Conduct health and nutrition assessments to determine WIC eligibility and risk.
• Provide individualized nutrition and health education to WIC participants.
• Counsel families on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and wellness practices.
• Assist participants in selecting WIC food packages that meet nutritional needs.
• Refer clients to community and medical resources when appropriate.
• Maintain confidential client records.
• Schedule appointments, order supplies, and support daily WIC operations.
• Participate in community outreach and promote WIC services.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Client education

Counseling

Microsoft Office

Teamwork

Education

RN license (Nebraska)

LPN license (Nebraska)

Registered Dietitian

Nutrition degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

WIC CPA - Blue Valley Community Action Partnership (BVCA)

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Competent Professional Authority (CPA)

Help Improve the Health of Women, Infants, and Children in Our Communities

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is seeking a compassionate, organized healthcare professional to join our WIC team as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA). This position plays a vital role in improving the health and nutrition of pregnant women, infants, children, and families by providing nutrition assessments, individualized education, and support through the Women, Infants & Children (WIC) Program.

If you are passionate about preventive healthcare, enjoy educating others, and want to make a meaningful difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you!

What You'll Do

• Conduct health and nutrition assessments to determine WIC eligibility and nutritional risk.
• Provide individualized nutrition and health education to WIC participants.
• Counsel families on healthy eating, breastfeeding, and wellness practices.
• Assist participants in selecting WIC food packages that best meet their nutritional needs.
• Refer clients to community and medical resources when appropriate.
• Maintain accurate and confidential client records.
• Schedule appointments, order supplies, and assist with daily WIC office operations.
• Participate in community outreach and promote WIC services throughout the service area.

Qualifications

Applicants must possess one of the following:

• Registered Nurse (RN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with an active Nebraska license (or compact state license), or
• Registered Dietitian, or
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutritional Science, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer & Family Sciences with an emphasis in Nutrition.

Additional qualifications include:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license, clean driving record, and access to an insured vehicle.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work effectively as part of a team.

Why Join BVCA?

At Blue Valley Community Action Partnership, our mission is overcome poverty by meeting basic needs, helping people grow, and collaborating in our communities. Our employees make a lasting impact every day by improving the health and well-being of families across southeast Nebraska.

We offer:

• A full-time 36 hour work week
• Supportive, mission-driven work environment
• Professional development opportunities
• Meaningful work serving local families
• Excellent benefits package for eligible employees including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, Voluntary Life, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident/Cancer/Hospital Confinement Indemnity Plans, Employee Assistance Program, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Paid Time Off.

Blue Valley Community Action Partnership is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.