WIC Nutrition Specialist
Full or Part-time WIC Nutrition Specialist. This position will be based in Lake OR Mason County.
Duties:
· Completes assessments of nutrition, growth, lab, and medical data determining WIC Program eligibility of infants, children, and women.
· Provides client-centered nutrition and breastfeeding education support.
· Initiates referrals and engages clients in health and community services.
· Performs height, weight, and basic lab tests.
· Documents in Electronic Health Records.
· Registered Dietitians: Provides counseling and develops plans of care.
· Registered Nurses: Performs child oral screenings fluoride varnish applications and maternal risk screenings.
Requirements:
· Registered Nurse Licensed in the State of Michigan.
· OR Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
· OR Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition or Home Economics (with nutrition emphasis).