REGISTERED DIETITIAN NUTRITIONIST 1 Job at Wayne County Government, Michigan

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  • Wayne County Government
  • Michigan

Job Description

ABOUT US

Located along the Detroit River, Wayne County is the 13th most populous county in the United States. At its center is the automotive capital of the world - Detroit, one of our 43 unique communities that provide a high quality of life for more than 1.8 million residents.

Wayne County is rich in history, culture, arts, and world-class amenities. Wayne County is home to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Michigan Opera Theater, Detroit Institute of Arts, the Henry Ford, and dozens of theaters, art galleries and concert halls. We are also home to major universities including Wayne State, the University of Michigan-Dearborn, and the University of Detroit. We have several award-winning secondary and primary schools, as well as numerous community colleges and vocational schools.

We take pride in being one of the most diverse counties in the United States; a place where different cultures come together in harmony for the betterment of all.

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Dietitian Nutritionist 1 is primarily responsible for providing nutritional education, guidance, counseling, and oversight to all aspects of the Women, Infants and Children's (WIC) nutrition service program and ensuring implementation of policies as well as adhering to the standards and guidelines of the WIC Program.

Required Tasks

  • Conduct nutritional and biometric assessments for selected populations.
  • Integrate clinical, biochemical, and dietary information to identify nutritional/health risks/needs of families to formulate a plan of long- and short-term care.
  • Manage information by documenting data gathered including the qualifications for the program, immunization assessments and the qualifying nutritional health risk, in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Develop high-risk care plans for at risk clients and counsel, as needed to effect positive health outcomes including the documentation of all activities and follow up interventions in a timely manner.
  • Implement nutrition risk education by conducting individual and group education sessions.
  • Determine approval of food packages and/or special formula requests in accordance with policy and procedures.
  • Provide client-centered education and referrals to clients and families relative to breastfeeding, immunizations, parenting, health care, prenatal care, safety, substance use, communicable diseases, environmental health, and other subjects as needed by client.
  • Address the diversity of individuals, families and groups when implementing policies, programs and services that affect the health of a community.
  • Document participation in professional meetings and educational programs to maintain familiarity with current principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics with annual reporting of continuing professional education units (CPEUs).
  • Integrate a variety of software applications including but not limited to MI-WIC, MCIR, WIC Direct, CHAMPS, RightFax and Outlook.
  • Compile statistics and data needed to complete monthly reports and time studies required by the program.
  • Attend state and local WIC meetings and training courses as required.

Educational Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree (Masters preferred), Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD/RDN) through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Must have a valid State of Michigan driver's license.
  • Registered as a dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

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Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area,

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