WIC Nutritionist & Breastfeeding Counselor

Beacon Health System; South Bend (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Beacon Health System’s Indiana WIC program seeks a Nutritionist to perform nutrition assessments, education, counseling and referrals, documenting all steps in INWIC MIS. The role may include hospital-based CPA duties and group education sessions.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for RD credentials, have health/public health experience, and CPR certification is preferred. This position emphasizes client-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian or eligible to sit for the exam.
• Experience in maternal and child health or public health preferred.
• CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Document required information in INWIC MIS to complete certification and nutrition education contact procedures.
• Provide nutrition assessments and education and referrals tailored to client needs.
• Provide individual nutrition counseling for high-risk clients and follow-up.
• Lead group education classes and maintain related files and records.
• Assist hospital-based CPA duties as applicable.

Skills

Clinical nutrition counseling

Effective communication

Independent work

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Registered Dietitian

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Dietetics/Nutrition

RN or health-related degree with nutrition study

CPR certification

Tools

INWIC MIS

Job description

Beacon Health System’s Indiana WIC program seeks a Nutritionist to perform nutrition assessments, education, counseling and referrals, documenting all steps in INWIC MIS. The role may include hospital-based CPA duties and group education sessions.

The ideal candidate will hold or be eligible for RD credentials, have health/public health experience, and CPR certification is preferred. This position emphasizes client-centered care and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.