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Candidates with 012 months of relevant experience will be hired at the Entry I level with a starting salary of $27.67 per hour. Candidates with more than 12 months of relevant experience may be considered for a higher-level position, with compensation commensurate with their experience and qualifications, up to $36.61 per hour. Sunrise Community Health Summary Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patients journey to wellness and are committed to our communitys health and well-being.
Assess the nutritional status of and provides nutrition counseling to high-risk pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children in the WIC program. Perform health screening gather accurate heights, weights, and hemoglobin. Interview participants to collect comprehensive diet and nutrition-related health information. Review participants medical and nutrition information to assess nutritional status; determines participants eligibility for program services by reviewing applications, nutrition questionnaires, and medical charts.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor nutrition care plans for participants.
Counsel participants and families on nutrition needs in a participant-centered, positive approach to attain nutrition-related goals. Counsel clients with consideration of their physical, financial, cultural, religious, education and other social factors. Counsel high risk participants at least once during a certification period. Consult with health care providers on participants nutritional needs, special formula, and other health concerns. Promote breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice. Authorize the use of non-contract brand formula, exempt infant formulas, WIC-eligible medical foods, and individual needs for tailoring of WIC food packages. Provide appropriate documentation in participant charts including participant concerns, nutrition assessment, materials provided, nutrition education, referrals progress toward attaining new behavior change and follow-up plans. Review charts of high and moderate risk participants to assure assessment, counseling, education plan, follow-up, documentation, food packages, referrals and all aspects are accurate and appropriate. Develop, review, and evaluate nutritional education material such as pamphlets, textbooks, and audio-visual aids for use by participants. Participate in keeping educational material stocked, organized and updated. Prepare and lead group education classes and/or in-services to WIC participants and WIC staff. Assist with Outreach and public relations activities (health fairs, presentations). Maintain a professional working relationship with community participant providers. Collaborate with WIC partners (UNC, CSU, Health Departments, United Way). Maintain contacts and supports assigned retailers. Assist and support team to meet participant needs and coordinate participant flow within the department.
Assist in supervision of paraprofessional staff as needed. Participate in training volunteers, students, and interns. Other duties as assigned by the WIC Director or WIC Supervisor.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
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Sunrise Community Health
WIC Registered Dietitian
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$74,311 / year median in Colorado
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Application Deadline:
Accepted on an ongoing basis.Entry I Salary:
$27.67 per hourSalary Range:
Up to $36.61 per hour, depending on experience, qualifications, and position level.Candidates with 012 months of relevant experience will be hired at the Entry I level with a starting salary of $27.67 per hour. Candidates with more than 12 months of relevant experience may be considered for a higher-level position, with compensation commensurate with their experience and qualifications, up to $36.61 per hour. Sunrise Community Health Summary Founded in 1973, Sunrise Community Health is dedicated to delivering high quality, affordable healthcare to Weld, Larimer, and surrounding counties in northern Colorado. With exceptional providers and convenient locations, we support each patients journey to wellness and are committed to our communitys health and well-being.
WIC Registered Dietitian:
The WIC Registered Dietitian performs WIC program eligibility and nutritional assessment for individual clients.Position Summary:
With a Quality, Customer First, and Compassionate approach, The WIC Registered Dietitian will:Assess the nutritional status of and provides nutrition counseling to high-risk pregnant or breastfeeding women, infants, and children in the WIC program. Perform health screening gather accurate heights, weights, and hemoglobin. Interview participants to collect comprehensive diet and nutrition-related health information. Review participants medical and nutrition information to assess nutritional status; determines participants eligibility for program services by reviewing applications, nutrition questionnaires, and medical charts.
Develop, implement, evaluate, and monitor nutrition care plans for participants.
Counsel participants and families on nutrition needs in a participant-centered, positive approach to attain nutrition-related goals. Counsel clients with consideration of their physical, financial, cultural, religious, education and other social factors. Counsel high risk participants at least once during a certification period. Consult with health care providers on participants nutritional needs, special formula, and other health concerns. Promote breastfeeding as the optimal infant feeding choice. Authorize the use of non-contract brand formula, exempt infant formulas, WIC-eligible medical foods, and individual needs for tailoring of WIC food packages. Provide appropriate documentation in participant charts including participant concerns, nutrition assessment, materials provided, nutrition education, referrals progress toward attaining new behavior change and follow-up plans. Review charts of high and moderate risk participants to assure assessment, counseling, education plan, follow-up, documentation, food packages, referrals and all aspects are accurate and appropriate. Develop, review, and evaluate nutritional education material such as pamphlets, textbooks, and audio-visual aids for use by participants. Participate in keeping educational material stocked, organized and updated. Prepare and lead group education classes and/or in-services to WIC participants and WIC staff. Assist with Outreach and public relations activities (health fairs, presentations). Maintain a professional working relationship with community participant providers. Collaborate with WIC partners (UNC, CSU, Health Departments, United Way). Maintain contacts and supports assigned retailers. Assist and support team to meet participant needs and coordinate participant flow within the department.
Assist in supervision of paraprofessional staff as needed. Participate in training volunteers, students, and interns. Other duties as assigned by the WIC Director or WIC Supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree (B.S.) in nutrition/dietetics and/or nursing, Registered Dietitian, R.D and/or Registered Nurse, RN.1-2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education, and experience.Bilingual English/Spanish preferred