WIC Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or Nutritionist
Employment type
Full-time
Work setting
On-site
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Schedule
Day shift
Posted
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Job overview
The WIC Registered Nurse, Registered Dietitian, or Nutritionist role is onsite in Fort Wayne, IN, for 32 hours per week. Compensation is not specified. Neighborhood Health Clinics’ mission is to improve access to comprehensive, quality healthcare in the community and surrounding areas. The role provides clinical and nutritional assessment, education, counseling, and services to Women, Infants, and Children Supplemental Food Program participants. It supports program eligibility and continuity of care through accurate records, participant guidance, referrals, and coordination with the multidisciplinary team.
What you'll do
- Screen, assess, and evaluate participants’ nutritional status
- determine WIC eligibility based on nutritional status
- take height, weight, and hemoglobin measurements
- document dietary assessments, goals, and plans
- verify applicant information and maintain electronic WIC records
- provide nutrition counseling and education, including individual counseling for high-risk participants
- promote breastfeeding and refer to lactation consultants as needed
- connect participants with community nutrition and food-assistance services
- coordinate continuity of care and follow-up
- participate in outreach and prepare nutrition education materials.
What we're looking for
- Skills & competencies
- wic registered nurseregistered dietitiannutritionistwic programnutrition assessmentnutrition counselingbreastfeeding supportfort wayne in32 hours per weekneighborhood health clinicscommunity health
- Work arrangement
- Weekend coverage required
Why this role
The posting states 32 hours per week. Requires graduation from an accredited nursing school, a bachelor’s degree in dietetics or nutrition, or eligibility as a registered dietitian; CPR/BLS is required, and an Indiana Registered Nurse license is required if the candidate is an RN.
About the employer
Neighborhood Health Clinics Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: All Other Outpatient Care Centers. Sector: 62.
Additional details
- Industry sector
- 62
- Industry
- All Other Outpatient Care Centers
- Occupation code
- 29-1031.00
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