WIC Nutritionist
WIC Nutritionist
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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
SummaryBrookside is a licensed Health Center of Brigham and Womens Hospital consistently ranked one of the top 10 hospitals in the nation and part of Mass General Brigham the largest private employer in Massachusetts. Brookside provides multi-disciplinary comprehensive care with services in a range of areas including: Adult and Pediatric Primary Care OB/GYN Family Planning Dental/Oral Surgery Nutrition/WIC and Behavioral Health.
Brookside is currently hiring for a per diem WIC Nutritionist to join our WIC-Nutrition department. This work is based both onsite and remote. We are looking for 8-20 hours/week depending on service demand. Come join our diverse and collaborative team in this rewarding role!
Job responsibilities:
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
Does this position require Patient Care (indirect/direct) Yes
Qualifications
Education
Bachelors Degree in Nutrition required
Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree No
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
Completed Internship
Qualifications:
Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish preferred functional Spanish is acceptable
Prior WIC experience strongly preferred
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.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical Requirements
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 - 35lbs
Pushing 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%)
Remote Type
Work Location
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Employee Type
Work Shift
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
Part-Time
