WIC Qualified Nutritionist at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Harriman, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Jun, 26

Salary

32.0

Posted On

28 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutrition Assessment, Breastfeeding Counseling, Individual Care Plans, Food Package Prescription, Nutrition Education, High Risk Care Management, Participant Centered Counseling, Clinical Documentation, Policy Adherence, Confidentiality Maintenance

Industry

Medical Practices

Description

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a WIC Qualified Nutritionist to join our growing team in Harriman. RATE OF PAY/SALARY: $32.00 per hour WORK LOCATION(S): Harriman, NY STATUS: Full-time Ability to work two remote days after successful completion of training. CORNERSTONE’S MISSION: Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability. CORNERSTONE BENEFITS: Competitive salaries I Health Benefits I Retirement plan I Paid Time Off I Sick Time I Flexible Spending I Dependent Care I Paid Holidays This individual possesses expertise that qualifies him or her to perform all nutrition-related duties at Cornerstone Family Healthcare WIC program, including providing and overseeing high risk care participants. Description of Duties: Conduct a complete nutrition assessment, determine nutrition risk, and enroll participants. Conduct breastfeeding assessment and provide participant centered counseling that helps mothers initiate breastfeeding, establish milk supply, exclusively breastfeed, and continue breastfeeding. Address common breastfeeding concerns and issue breast pumps. Develop and implement individual care plans (ICPs) and oversee high risk care to all participants. Refer high-risk participants to other health-related and social services, as necessary. Prescribe, tailor and authorize food packages based on participants’ needs. Reissue food packages. Provide and document participant-centered nutrition education/counseling for participants. Ensure the efficient flow of the assessment and education processes. Track high-risk participants’ progress in improving their health and document for outcomes. Schedule participants secondary nutrition education appointments and high-risk contacts. Participate in in-service training programs for professionals and paraprofessionals. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Site Supervisor and Program Director. Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff, and other required meetings. Be familiar with and adhere to all clinical, administrative, and general policies and procedures as outlined in the Cornerstone Family HealthCare Policy and Procedure Manual and Employee Handbook. Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone Family Healthcare including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financial, and employee relations. Perform other duties as assigned. #IND1 Requirements Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a related field from a regionally accredited college or university, or one recognized by the New York State Education Department.

Responsibilities

The Nutritionist will conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, determine risk, and manage participant enrollment and care plans, including overseeing high-risk participants within the WIC program. Key duties involve providing participant-centered counseling, prescribing food packages, and issuing breast pumps to support breastfeeding mothers.