One of our Govt. clients in the State of Florida, DOH is seeking a candidate as Nutritionist that will be responsible for coverage at two different locations, as needed.

POSITION: Nutritionist (713351)
LOCATION: 400 W. Airport Blvd, Sandord, FL 32773 or 132 Sausalito Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707
CONTRACT LENGTH: Long Term (12+ Months contract with possible extension)
Pay rate: $31/hr
Candidate must be either a US Citizen or a Green Card holder.

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Certifying eligible clients into the WIC Program, providing nutrition counseling and appropriate health-related information to clients.
Evaluates the clinical and anthropometric data and dietary histories of women, infants, and children who participate in the WIC Program.
Reviews growth charts with client/caretaker
Completes the medical and nutrition questions in FL-WiSE
Assigns appropriate risk codes and food packages.
Follows state guidelines regarding approval of prescriptions for non-contract and exempt formulas.
Ensures that appropriate notes/alerts are placed and that high-risk follow-ups are scheduled and completed when required.
Provides individual nutritional counseling and teaches 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.
Perform accurate nutritional assessments, determine nutritional problems, assess client education needs, and creates nutrition care plans.

Desired Skills

Ability to speak and understand English (Required)
Must have a valid State of Florida license as Dietitian/Nutritionist (Required)
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in food and nutrition or dietetics (Required)
Experience in professional counseling of individuals or families on nutrition needs/goals (Required 6 Months)
Experience in consulting physicians or health care personnel to determine patient or client needs (Required 6 Months)
Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software (Required)
Experience promoting breastfeeding, healthy start, and prenatal clinic (Highly desired)
Experience using FL-WiSE (Desired)

Skills Required / Desired Amount of Experience Ability to speak and understand English Required Must have a valid State of Florida license in Dietitian/Nutritionist Required Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in food and nutrition or dietetics Required Experience in professional counseling of individuals or families on nutrition needs/goals Required 6 months Experience in consulting physicians or health care personnel to determine patient or client needs Required 6 months Knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office software Required Experience promoting breastfeeding, healthy start and prenatal clinic Highly Desired Experience using FL-WiSE Desired

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