Nutritionist
Cabarrus Health Alliance Kannapolis, NC Full-Time
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Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00
Hiring Range: $20.00 - $21.50/hour
CHA requires employees to be up to date on all vaccines, including flu and COVID vaccines, and provides vaccination for staff. Vaccines must be up to date, or you must be willing to update them upon hire.
The Nutritionist provides nutritional assessments, certifications and counseling for pregnant and postpartum women, infants and children who may be eligible for the WIC Program.
Primary Responsibilities:
• Conducts nutrition assessments using anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and socio-economical information
• Provides nutrition counseling
• Utilizes NC WIC Crossroads electronic system for data entry and certification of participants
• Makes referrals to other health care providers
• Weighs and measures participants
• Issues food benefits
• Promotes breastfeeding through outreach, education and issuing supplies
Education/Experience:
• Graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) - approved Didactic Program in Dietetics; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with a Bachelor's degree; or Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics or Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four-year college or university
Skills/Abilities/Knowledge:
• Ability to assess and analyze nutritional issues and utilize counseling skills
• Must be able to deliver nutrition education programs and communicate with individuals and small groups
• Thorough knowledge of maternal, child and infant nutrition and breastfeeding
• Considerable relevant medical terminology
• General knowledge of behavior change theory and learning theory
Benefits: The benefits package includes excellent health insurance, retirement (NC Local Government Retirement System), 401k with match, dental, vision, life, disability paid vacation paid sick and more.
Prior local and state government years of service count toward calculating vacation accrual rate!
CHA does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
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