WIC Nutritionist, 40 hours, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program
WIC Nutritionist, 40 hours, Jamaica Plain-Brighton WIC Program
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Provides nutrition care to WIC participants under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:oAnthropometric and hematological data collection
oDietary assessment nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
oNutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education
oDocumentation and data entry
oReferrals to other health and social services
oFollow up nutrition education
oCo-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff
Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities.
Participates in department meetings health center meetings and applicable WIC task force committees
Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines
Completes monthly statistics reports monthly time study and other required reports
May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers
Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree Clinical Dietitian required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
Completed internship required
Preferred: Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish functional Spanish is fluency desired as well.
Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area
Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition
Strong individual and group counseling skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Strong tech literacy
Strong teamwork and customer service skills.
Licenses and Credentials
Dietitian and Nutritionist State License preferred
Heartsaver CPR AED Certification CPR preferred
Registered Dietitian RD preferred
Registered Dietitican Nutritionist RDN preferred
Experience
Prior WIC experience strongly preferred
Knowledge Skills & Abilities
Good communication skills.
Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to guide teach and motivate all patient age populations.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Standing Frequently (34-66%)Walking Frequently (34-66%)Sitting Occasionally (3-33%)Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs (w/assisted device)Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbsPushing Occasionally (3-33%)Pulling Occasionally (3-33%)Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%)Balancing Frequently (34-66%)Stooping Occasionally (3-33%)Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%)Crouching Occasionally (3-33%)Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%)Reaching Frequently (34-66%)Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%)Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%)Feeling Constantly (67-100%)Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%)Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%)Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%)Talking Constantly (67-100%)Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
Employment Type
Full-Time
