WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority

NOW HIRING: WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority (RD RN LPN Nutritionist bachelors degree with at least 15 hours in Human Nutrition)

Location: Kearney NE - Weekdays only - Increased Starting Wages!

Looking for meaningful work with excellent hours and full benefits Join us and help families thrive - without giving up your work-life balance!

Position Summary: Were hiring a WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority - officially known as a WIC Certified Professional Authority (CPA) - to provide compassionate community-based care to women infants and children. This unique role is open to professionals with a variety of credentials including RDs Nutritionists LPNs RNs and Registered Dietetic Technicians.

Why Youll Love This Role:

• Monday- Thursday occasional Fridays
• Daytime hours only (typically 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)
• No weekends no holidays
• Increased entry wages!
• Excellent benefits (PTO insurance retirement and more)
• Supportive mission-driven team
• Extra pay for bilingual skills and breastfeeding credentials!

What Youll Do in This Role:

This client-centered position provides direct support to families through:

• Conducting health and nutrition assessments
• Determining nutritional risk and program eligibility
• Counseling clients on nutrition breastfeeding and healthy behaviors
• Prescribing WIC food packages
• Offering education referral and care coordination to high-risk and underserved populations

Who Can Apply:

We welcome applicants with any of the following credentials:

Nutrition-Focused Professionals:

• Bachelors degree with at least 15 credit hours in human nutrition
• Registered Dietetic Technician (DTR)
• Bachelors or Masters degree in:
  • Nutritional Sciences
  • Dietetics
  • Public Health Nutrition
  • Community or Clinical Nutrition
  • Home Economics or Consumer & Family Sciences (nutrition emphasis)
  • Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred but not required

Nursing Professionals:

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - current Nebraska license required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - current Nebraska license preferred

Pay Rates:

• Nutritionist (Bachelors): $26.00/hour
• Nutritionist (Masters): $28.00/hour
• Registered Dietitian (RD): $30.00/hour
• LPN: $22.00/hour
• RN: $27.00/hour

Plus extra compensation for:

• Fluent Bilingual skills
• Current Breastfeeding Credentials (CLC IBCLC)
• Relevant experience

Full Benefits Package Includes:

• Paid holidays & generous PTO
• Short-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Optional coverage: health dental vision accident cancer/critical illness life
• Retirement plan and Flex Spending Account (FSA)

Want to learn more about the WIC Certified Professional Authority Role

Call and ask for Judy or email

Make a difference in your community. Love your hours. Grow your career. Join the WIC team in Kearney!