WIC Professional - Full Time - Dallas County

Broadlawns Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPERS

Education Assistance

Employee Health & Wellness

PTO

Free Parking

Health Insurance

Supplemental Insurance

529 College Savings Plan

Job summary

Broadlawns Medical Center seeks a WIC Nutrition Program Certifier to determine nutritional risk and certify eligibility for program participants. You will perform intake interviews, collect anthropometric data, and provide nutrition education tailored to maternal, child health goals, adhering to program guidelines.

The role requires reliability in completing certifications, travel to outreach clinics, and coordination with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition, or closely related field.
• RN license recognized by Iowa Board of Nursing; if applicable, must maintain current RN license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Licensed or registered Dietitian preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

• Certifies eligibility of program participants by determining nutritional risk.
• Conducts assessments including anthropometric data, hemoglobin, and dietary data.
• Completes intake procedures and documents in Focus (WIC software).
• Provides nutrition and health education to participants per program guidelines.
• Makes referrals when indicated and implements service excellence standards.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition or related field

RN license recognized by Iowa Board of Nursing

Licensed or registered Dietitian

Job description

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star! With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective. We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!

WIC Professional Under general supervision of the Program Director, certifies eligibility of Program participants by determining nutritional risk for women who are pregnant I up to 6 months postpartum I breastfeeding up to 1year, as well as children from birth to age 5 years; provides and assures nutrition education to Program participants. Functions as the competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification: following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data, either certifies or denies participation in the Program on the basis of nutritional risk. Conducts any or all of the following procedures necessary for determining nutritional risk: measurement of length/height and weight, hemoglobin, completes required certification procedures in Focus (WIC software). Completes intake procedures for program applicants: interview applicants to obtain demographic information and determine income eligibility. Provides nutrition and health education in the areas of maternal and child health to WIC participants in accordance with Program guidelines. Performs other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday 8 AM to 5:30 PM Dallas County
• Tuesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM Dallas County
• Wednesday 8 AM to 5:30 PM River Plaza
• Thursday 8 AM to 5:30 PM Dallas County
• Friday 8 AM to 5:30 PM Dallas County

This position will travel to outreach clinics: Winterset and Clive Food Pantry.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Use accurate techniques for length/height, weight, hemoglobin
• Use universal precautions for exposure to blood or bodily fluids
• Complete health and diet questions in Focus as appropriate for each participant being certified
• Provide health and nutrition education appropriate to individual participant within guidelines
• Make and document formal and informal referrals when indicated or requested by client
• Implement department's Service Excellence standards

Qualifications

• B.A./B.S. degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition, or closely related field OR RN current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing If applicable, must maintain current Registered Nurse license.
• Reliable transportation.
• Licensed or registered Dietitian preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Work Shift

Other (United States of America)

Benefits (FT/PT)

• Retirement - IPERS
• Education Assistance
• Employee Health & Wellness
• PTO
• Free Parking
• Health Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance
• 529 College Savings Plan
• And more!

Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services. Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model. Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.