WIC Program Nutritionist

Visiting Nurse Association Health Group; New Jersey; On-site; USD 39,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health organization as a WIC Program Nutritionist in Middletown, NJ. You will provide essential nutrition assessments and counseling to eligible WIC participants, fostering community health and wellness. This role offers diverse responsibilities and the chance to work in a supportive clinic environment focused on excellence and service.

Qualifications

• BS in Dietetics or Registered Dietitian required.
• Experience with diverse populations preferred.
• Valid driver's license needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutrition assessment and counseling for the WIC Program.
• Completes comprehensive nutrition health assessments.
• Develops and maintains networks with food and community resources.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Education

BS in Dietetics, Food and Nutrition

Registered Dietitian with CDR

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

Overview

The VNA Health Group

A proud past. A compelling future.

A future that includes you.

For over 110 years, the VNA Health Group has served the needs of home health and hospice patients in our communities. In that time, we’ve grown to become an organization of 2500 dedicated employees in three states, a leader and innovator in health care, and an award-winning organization. For the last three years, we’ve been a certified Best Place to Work , we’ve been recognized by Fortune Magazine as a top provider for aging services, and many of our leaders have been awarded with distinction for their contributions to health care.

As a VNAHG employee, you’ll not only be joining a winning organization, but one that will help you achieve your personal and professional goals.

The WIC Program Nutritionist will be based out of our office in Middletown, NJ and is responsible for providing nutrition assessment and counseling to ensure WIC Program services are provided to eligible participants.

Responsibilities

Supports organization’smission by striving for excellence in all aspects of their job with afocus on positive interpersonal relationship with co-workers

Delivers a high levelof customer service to assure positive patient experience

Completes comprehensivenutrition health assessment to determine WIC Program eligibility

Assesses needs of WIC participants for special formula

Provides nutritioneducation in appropriate format

Develops and maintains network of social services, food and community resources

Assesses daily cliniclow and makes adjustments as necessary

Adheresto agency infection control and safety policies

Adheres to theorganization’s policy in regards to absenteeism and appearance

Qualifications

BS in Dietetics, Foodand Nutrition from accredited Plan IV, V or Didactic Program of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics ORRegistered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Approval from NJ StateWIC Office required

Experience withculturally diverse population

Strong communication,customer service and interpersonal skills

Computer experiencepreferred

Valid drivers license

Working Conditions/Physical Demand: Busy clinic environment at various locations in the community; ability to carry/lift 40 lbs; requires setting up tables and chairs; requires transporting supplies and equipment to WIC clinics; responsible for laptop and related equipment

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Act, the total compensation range for this position is USD $39,780.00 to USD $100,741.88. When determining an offer, VNA Health Group considers factors such as the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's work experience, education/training, relevant skills, internal pay equity, and market and organizational conditions. The total compensation range reflects the total package, including base salary, overtime, bonuses, add-on incentives, special clinical compensation, retirement plans, and all other benefits. For more details about our benefits, please visit our Careers page.

EEOC

VNA Health Group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.