WIC Nutritionist, Per Diem, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program

Brigham and Women's Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated WIC Nutritionist to join their diverse team. This rewarding per diem role involves providing nutrition care to WIC participants, conducting dietary assessments, and offering nutrition education. With a commitment to community service, the organization values diverse backgrounds and lived experiences, aiming to reflect the diversity of the patients served. Join a collaborative environment where your contributions can significantly impact patient care and community health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition required.
• Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition care to WIC participants under supervision.
• Participates in department performance improvement activities.
• Completes required training and reports.

Skills

Nutrition Counseling

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Spanish Language

Customer Service

Tech Literacy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

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WIC Nutritionist, Per Diem, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program

Apply remote type Onsite locations Jamaica Plain-MA time type Part time posted on Posted 20 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4016091 Site: The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc.

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

Summary

Brookside is a licensed Health Center of Brigham and Women's Hospital, consistently ranked one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation and part of Mass General Brigham, the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Brookside provides multi-disciplinary, comprehensive care with services in a range of areas including: Adult and Pediatric Primary Care, OB/GYN, Family Planning, Dental/Oral Surgery, Nutrition/WIC, and Behavioral Health.

Brookside is currently hiring for a per diem WIC Nutritionist to join our WIC-Nutrition department. This work is based both onsite and remote. We are looking for 8-20 hours/week, depending on service demand. Come join our diverse and collaborative team in this rewarding role!

Job responsibilities:
• Provides nutrition care to WIC participants, under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:
o Anthropometric and hematological data collection
o Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
o Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education
o Documentation and data entry
o Referrals to other health and social services
o Follow up nutrition education
o Co-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff
• Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities.
• Participates in department meetings, health center meetings, and applicable WIC task force committees
• Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines
• Completes monthly statistics reports, monthly time study, and other required reports
• May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers
• Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation


Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct)? Yes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred

Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Completed Internship

Qualifications:

Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish preferred– functional Spanish is acceptable

Prior WIC experience strongly preferred

Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area

Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition

Strong individual and group counseling skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong tech literacy

Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%)
Walking Frequently (34-66%)
Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)
Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device)
Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs
Pushing Occasionally (3-33%)
Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)
Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)
Balancing Frequently (34-66%)
Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)
Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)
Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)
Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)
Reaching Frequently (34-66%)
Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)
Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)
Feeling Constantly (67-100%)
Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)
Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)
Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)
Talking Constantly (67-100%)
Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

Remote Type

Onsite

Work Location

3297 Washington Street

Scheduled Weekly Hours

0

Employee Type

Per Diem

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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