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　　WIC Dietitian (Mon - Fri)

　　109 Truman Medical Center - Corporate

　　Job Location

　　UH Lakewood Medical Center

　　Kansas City, Missouri

　　Department

　　WIC Program

　　Position Type

　　Full time

　　Work Schedule

　　7:30AM - 5:00PM

　　Hours Per Week

　　36

　　If you want to work where the action is, University Health (UH) is the place for you. Known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” UH is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County/Kansas City. We are an academic medical center, serving as the primary teaching institution for the UMKC Schools of Medicine, Nursing, Dentistry, and Pharmacy. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we also stepped forward as a regional leader in COVID care and testing. UH is comprised of three campuses:

　　UH Truman Medical Center is located in the Health Sciences District of downtown Kansas City, Missouri. The Health Sciences District represents a robust academic community, leading the forefront of biomedical research and cutting edge technology. Partnered with UMKC and Children’s Mercy Hospital. University Health serves as the cornerstone in educating the next generation of healthcare practitioners. As a Level 1 Trauma Center, we’re a leader in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care, with world-class expertise in chronic disease management and women’s services, including high-risk maternity care. The Health Sciences District is also home to the University Health 1 and 2 buildings. UH 1 is UH’s beautiful specialty outpatient clinics and day-surgery center and UH 2 is the location for all of our primary care and women’s care clinics.

　　UH Lakewood Medical Center is located between Kansas City and Lee’s Summit, Missouri, offering residents of Eastern Jackson County access to a modern community hospital with a continuum of outpatient services designed to meet the needs of families. UH Lakewood specializes in high-risk maternal and child care, and serves as one of the few Kansas City metro area institutions accredited by The Joint Commission in Orthopedics and Palliative Care. It also is home to a 188-bed, fully accredited long-term care center.

　　UH Behavioral Health is the KC metro area’s largest, most comprehensive provider of mental health services. The Crossroads Building , located in Kansas City’s vibrant Crossroads Arts District, is its epicenter, providing a broad list of outpatient services. We also offer psychiatric inpatient care, and we deliver therapeutic services through our community outreach clinics. We are a leader in the Trauma-Informed Care Movement, and provide training, coaching and consulting to outside organizations.

　　Job Description

　　This position evaluates applicant/participant nutritional and medical information to determine Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Program eligibility. Develops individual care plans for participants qualifying for the WIC program and provides nutrition education to WIC participants. Work is performed under the general supervision of the WIC Clinic Supervisor, WIC Program Manager and the Director of Community Programs.

　　Minimum Requirements

　　Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from an ADA approved institution required.

　　Must be registered with the American Dietetic Association within 6 months of hire date. (Registry eligible status is required).

　　Verbal communication skills required to interview clients and discuss nutrition care plans and explain nutritional information.

　　Group teaching at various learning levels required.

　　Computer skills necessary (i.e. word processing and data entry).

　　Written communication skills required to prepare reports and educational materials.

　　Ability to speak to small and large groups of individuals desirable.

　　Good interpersonal skills to communicate with patients, families, etc.

　　Ability to drive to corporate and community facilities.

　　Preferred

　　Missouri licensure is desirable within one year of hire date.

　　Two years of experience in clinical dietetics and/or community dietetics desirable

　　Bilingual competency is preferred.

　　This position will work at Independence, Grandview, Lakewood (Lee's Summit) and Charlotte (KC) WIC clinics.

　　Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

　　University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.