Nutritionist (FT Day) - WIC Program - Elizabeth, NJReq #:0000136282

　　Category:Dietitian / Nutritionist

　　Status:Full-Time

　　Shift:Day

　　Facility:Trinitas Regional Medical Center

　　Department:W I C Program

　　Location:

　　Landmark Medical Arts Bldg, 200 Williamson Street, Elizabeth, NJ 07202

　　Essential Job Functions:

　　Provides nutrition assessments/education and assigns appropriate risks, food packages for participation in WIC

　　Demonstrates knowledge of processing standards and the NJWIC Priority System

　　Ensures that individual and secondary contacts are provided according to policies and meets VENA requirements

　　Follows the high risk protocol and education contact requirements

　　Performs and accesses anthropometric measurements, immunizations and assesses the health screening data for women, infants and children

　　Interprets growth charts and weight

　　Provides blood work tests and operates equipment appropriately

　　Reviews immunization information according to policies set forth

　　Maintains current referral resource list

　　Adheres and may approve Special Formulas according to the Protocol and policies

　　Ensures that food package prescriptions are kept in the participant file within 24 hours

　　Follows doctor's prescriptions and educates the guardian of formula preparation

　　Follows the Annual Nutrition Education Plan

　　Conducts facilitated sessions; food demonstrations and offers online education or other

　　Ensures that individual and secondary contacts are provided according to policies for certification, mid-certs, high risk and group contacts

　　Prepares educational displays for the WIC environment

　　Participates in group events and prepares educational events and submits articles in the local newsletters

　　Assists with all aspects of certification including family registration, income verification, orientation and benefit issuance

　　Must be able to establish network connectivity at main site and remote sites

　　Contacts help desk for connectivity issues and errors in processing a client record

　　Assists in other related duties as required to ensure that services are not interrupted to include but not limited to benefits issuance, record retention, outreach events, reception area and phone/email coverage

　　Uses the language line when appropriate

　　Additional:

　　Attends required trainings provided by NJWIC and as required

　　Processing standards are acceptable for all services

　　Is aware of flow during clinic sessions and in the classroom to reduce waiting time

　　Manages remote services within time frames

　　Maintains a neat organized work area

　　Area is supplied with appropriate educational literature according to NJWIC policy

　　Office environment is noisy and full of playful children

　　Educational Skills Required (Degree(s), Certification(s), License, etc.):

　　Minimum BA/BS Nutrition, ADA Plan IV or V Verification*Does not have to be a registered dietitian.

　　Operates various office equipment, scales, digital rods, etc.

　　Interviews and updates in computer intake simultaneously

　　High level of trustworthiness required

　　Enjoys working with families from various backgrounds

　　Bi-lingual skills in various languages are welcomed

　　Additional Information:

　　The Trinitas Women's, Infants and Children Nutrition Program, or WIC, is a supplemental food and nutrition program funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). WIC provides nutritious foods, nutrition education, health screenings, and access to health care and referrals to community organizations, breastfeeding education, and immunization information and voter registration.

　　Trinitas Regional Medical Center is a full-service healthcare facility serving those living and working in Eastern and Central Union counties.

　　Our Elizabeth, NJ hospital operates on two major campuses. Trinitas Regional Medical Center has 554 beds, including a 120-bed long-term care center. Trinitas Regional Medical Center is proud to offer state-of-the-art medicine backed by compassion and competence.

　　Our friendly, professional staff includes skilled physicians who are the foundation of the care we provide. Together, our medical team offers the community the most advanced technological care in every area of medicine and surgery.

　　RWJBarnabas Health is the most comprehensive health care delivery system in New Jersey, with a service area covering five million people. The system includes eleven acute care hospitals Clara Maass Medical Center in Belleville, Community Medical Center in Toms River, Jersey City Medical Center in Jersey City, Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus in Lakewood, Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, RWJUH- New Brunswick, RWJUH- Somerset in Somerville, RWJUH- Hamilton, RWJUH- Rahway and Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston; three acute care children s hospitals and a leading pediatric rehabilitation hospital (Children s Specialized Hospital), a freestanding 100-bed behavioral health center, trauma centers, a satellite emergency department, ambulatory care centers, geriatric centers, the state s largest behavioral health network, comprehensive home care and hospice programs, fitness and wellness centers, retail pharmacy services, a medical group, multi-site imaging centers and an accountable care organization.

　　We offer a great work environment, competitive rates and excellent benefits, including:

　　Medical/Dental/Vision plans

　　401 (k)

　　PTO

　　Short & Long Term Disability

　　Basic Life & Accidental Death Insurance

　　Tuition Reimbursement

　　Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

　　RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer