WIC Nutritionist (WI0811 - Potranco)

Job description

Serves as Certifying Authority (CA) for the Special Supplemental Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) Department. Provides and documents nutrition / breastfeeding education and services to individuals and groups, for clients. Assists in cross training other employees, with continuing quality assurance / improvement and outreach. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 1. Serves as Certifying Authority (CA). Conducts nutrition assessments, obtains and documents anthropometric measures, hematocrit / hemoglobin, and diet /health history for applicants. Identifies risk conditions, prescribes individual food packages, maintains proper chart format and documentation. Performs all duties following state and local agency policies, procedures, and guidelines. 2. Plans, documents and provides nutrition/ breastfeeding counseling, support and education services in various modalities to groups, and individuals. Consults with client’s health care provider’s dietary habits, needs, and dietary prescriptions, reviewing client’s nutrition education. 3. Monitors and maintains quality standards, completes chart audits and reports. Documents audit trail for issuance of formula, breast pumps, and other c...