PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005679

Requisition No: 839773 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64005679

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64005679 

Salary:  $48,500.00 to $50,000.00 

Posting Closing Date: 10/24/2024 

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Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County.  If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. We have competitive salary, great benefits, along with a new expedited recruitment approach, and opportunities for career advancement. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.  We hope you decide to join our team!  Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Manatee County in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, and Excellence in all aspects of their work. 

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Florida Department of Health in Manatee (DOH-Manatee) is a customer driven public health organization in continuous pursuit of performance excellence. Our Mission – To protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county, and community efforts. Our Vision – To be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Our Values - Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence (ICARE).

 

The incumbent represents the agency along with its mission and values. The incumbent is part of the global public health organization and is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, respect, and teamwork in a diverse environment. This is a highly responsible public health nutritionist position performing nutrition and quality management duties at any site or location in the geographic area covered by the Manatee WIC program.

 

Duties:

• Evaluates the clinical and anthropometric data and dietary histories of women, infants, and children under the eligible guidelines for participation in the WIC Program. 
• Completes all forms, enters data on appropriate computer screens, and documents certification information in the client electronic medical record. 
• Provides individual nutritional counseling and may teach group nutrition classes to pregnant women, breastfeeding women, women up to six-months post-partum, and caretakers of infants and children participating in the WIC program. 
• Documents counseling and prepares nutrition care plans for WIC participants meeting the state high-risk and medically high-risk criteria. 
• Enters client nutrition education and breastfeeding contact codes into the WIC system on a daily basis. 
• Promotes breastfeeding to WIC clients.
• Participates in the Quality Assurance Program for the WIC department. Occasionally rotates with other staff members to conduct peer reviews and will participate in any multi-disciplinary QA team responsibilities that are needed in the Health Department. Will report findings to the director, senior manager, and at staff meetings. 
• Accurately completes, reviews, and submits all required reports such as employee activities report (EARs) and timesheets daily, or at minimum, no later than the last day of a pay period. 
• Assists in planning, implementing, and periodically reviewing and revising nutrition education plan for Manatee County Health Department WIC and nutrition programs. 
• Selects and evaluates audio-visuals and printed nutrition materials for use with WIC clients. 
• Attends staff meetings, WIC conferences, and any special nutrition workshops and seminars as scheduled.  <