The Green River District Health Department is accepting applications for a full-time MNT Nutritionist I or MNT Nutritionist II located at our District Office in Owensboro, KY. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: coordinates, facilitates and participates in the delivery of the Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention Programsin the community through partnering and education including but not limited to public speaking, resource sharing and collaboration with community partners serving Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention/CARE Collaborative/CARE SMBP (self-measured blood pressure monitoring) participants who are potentially eligible for the CARE SMBP program, etc. Plan and implement Workplace Wellness – LivingWell Program. Community Health Improvement. Performs other duties as assigned. Minimum qualifications for an MNT Nutritionist I: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) as provided by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.021 or be certified as a Certified Nutritionist (CN) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.031. Compensation: $21.52 - $26.75hr., salary may be negotiable according to merit system guidelines. Minimum qualifications for an MNT Nutritionist II: Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) as provided by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.021 or be certified as a Certified Nutritionist (CN) by the Kentucky State Board of Licensure and Certification as provided in KRS 310.031. Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian/Certified Nutritionist or one (1) year providing Medical Nutrition Therapy. Master’s degree in human nutrition, dietetics, food and nutrition, community nutrition, food systems management or related area (e.g. Human and Environmental Sciences, Home Economics/Home Economics Education) may be substituted for one (1) year experience. Compensation: $22.81 - $28.36/hr., salary may be negotiable according to merit system guidelines. Apply at https://KOG.CHFS.KY.GOV/HOME . Create a citizen’s account and search LHDCOS under ALL APPS (search and apply) . Application must be completed, including all work history and submitted by April 23, 2024 . A resume’ will not take the place of an application. NOTE: Transcripts must be uploaded before the closing date of the advertisement if post-secondary education is required or may be substituted for experience. Transcripts must list the degree awarded .Pre-employment screenings (criminal record check, drug screen, etc.) will be a part of the selection process. EOE Job Type: Full-time Pay: $21.52 - $28.36 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Disability insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person
Salary: $21.52 - $28.36 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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