OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906064
Date: Sep 23, 2024
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64906064
FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH BROWARD COUNTY
WIC PROGRAM
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
REMOTE HYBRID WORK AVAILABLE
This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County.
This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) position and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan.
We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency.
POSITION DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
This is a public health nutrition position working as a Public Health Nutritionist in the Florida Department of Health in Broward County. Employee provides nutrition education and support in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC). Work is performed under the supervision of the Public Health Nutritionist Supervisor.
- Provides nutrition assessment, education and counseling to WIC medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients. Develops nutrition care plans. Provides breastfeeding promotion, education and support to WIC clients. Responsible for documenting all client contacts in the WIC FL-WISE Data System. Determines client program eligibility. Work is performed following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
- Assists in the in-service education for WIC staff.
- Acts on behalf of the Public Health Nutrition Supervisor or Senior Public Health Nutritionist during their absence.
- Performs anthropometric measurements and hematological testing for WIC clients following DHM 150-24 rules and regulations.
- Attends staff meetings, trainings and staff development activities as required. Completes leave, attendance, EARS, travel and any other reports as required and according to established procedures.
- Performs other duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Willing to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency.
- Have required registration in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 64B8-40 to 45, Florida Administrative Code.
- Have a Florida Licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Able to work early morning, late evening, and Saturdays.
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:
Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision: To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
Values:
Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.
Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.
Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.
Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.
Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.
Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck.
Location: FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315
Nearest Major Market: Fort Lauderdale
Nearest Secondary Market: Miami
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