Certifies program eligibility by determining nutritional risk for women and children and provides essential nutrition education. Conducts physical assessments and manages intake procedures using Focus software.
Requirements summary
Requires a Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field, or a current Iowa Registered Nurse license. Must have reliable transportation to perform duties.
The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.
Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
We are a safety net hospital and our Patients are our North Star!
With a dedicated staff of over 160 physicians and 1,600 employees, Broadlawns Medical Center ensures that our community has access to high quality healthcare that is coordinated, compassionate and cost-effective.
We provide our employees a top-rated benefits package, supportive work culture, and more!
WIC Professional GENERAL DESCRIPTION Under general supervision of the Program Director, certifies eligibility of Program participants by determining nutritional risk for women who are pregnant I up to 6 months postpartum I breastfeeding up to 1year, as well as children from birth to age 5 years; provides and assures nutrition education to Program participants CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES Functions as the competent professional authority for determination of program eligibility and certification: following assessment of individual anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data, either certifies or denies participation in the Program on the basis of nutritional risk Conducts any or all of the following procedures necessary for determining nutritional risk: measurement of length/height and weight, hemoglobin, completes required certification procedures in Focus (WIC software) Completes intake procedures for program applicants: interview applicants to obtain demographic information and determine income eligibility.
Provides nutrition and health education in the areas of maternal and child health to WIC participants in accordance with Program guidelines.
Refers WIC participants to other health or social services as needed including documentation and follow-up of referrals made.
Participates in development of nutrition education materials; serves as qualified speaker for nutrition topics to community groups as needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE STANDARDS Use accurate techniques for length/height, weight, hemoglobin Use universal precautions for exposure to blood or bodily fluids Complete health and diet questions in Focus as appropriate for each participant being certified Provide health and nutrition education appropriate to individual participant within guidelines Make and document formal and informal referrals when indicated or requested by client Implement department's Service Excellence standards MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS B.A./B.S. degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, community nutrition, or closely related field OR RN current RN license recognized by the State of Iowa Board of Nursing If applicable, must maintain current Registered Nurse license.
Benefits
Health Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
PTO
Education Assistance
Free Parking
529 College Savings Plan
Retirement - IPERS
Employee Health & Wellness
Reliable transportation.
Work Shift 8a-4:30p (United States of America) Benefits (FT/PT) Retirement - IPERS Education Assistance Employee Health & Wellness PTO Free Parking Health Insurance Supplemental Insurance 529 College Savings Plan And more!
Broadlawns Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer The Broadlawns Medical Center campus includes an acute care hospital, primary and specialty care clinics, urgent care and emergency services, lab, radiology, dentistry, inpatient and outpatient mental health, crisis team, and community-based behavioral support services.
Broadlawns accepts all forms of insurance and its approach to healthcare and quality outcomes earned a Level 3 rating from the National Committee for Quality Assurance, the highest achievable status for a medical delivery model.
Broadlawns takes a leadership position in teaching the next generation of healthcare professionals through its residency and fellowship programs.
