Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian with current licensure in the State of Iowa. Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.

• Function as the Competent Professional Authority (CPA) for determination of program eligibility and certification.
• Assess and document a participant’s nutrition risk(s) including measuring length/height/weight, perform hemoglobin test, and complete the Nutrition Interview.
• Prescribe food packages and tailor the WIC food package to best meet the participant’s dietary need.
• Provide nutrition education, including breastfeeding promotion and support that is responsive to the participant’s needs and interests.
  • NOTE: High risk participants must be scheduled for at least one individual education contact by a licensed dietitian. If the initial contact was provided by a licensed dietitian, then the second contact can be provided by any CPA or a licensed dietitian as determined by the licensed dietitian that certified the participant. If the initial contact was provided by a non-Licensed Dietitian CPA, then the second contact must be provided by a licensed dietitian.

• Assure adequate explanation of participant rights and responsibilities to all persons undergoing WIC certification. 
• Identify and document care plans.
• Complete and follow-up on referrals to other health and social services.
• Document screening and referrals for lead testing and immunizations.
• Provide support to breastfeeding women and promote breastfeeding efforts.
• Document, track, and approve electric breast pump equipment for participants. 
• Set up/tear down of traveling clinic stations and load/unload clinic supplies.
• Report equipment and data system issues to the WIC Help Desk.
• Assist with the completion of WIC data system reports and follow-up calls to participants. 
• Provide follow-up to participants who complete wichealth.org lessons and complete phone Nutrition Education appointments. 
• Serve as the staff person qualified to provide program nutrition information to interested professionals, outside agencies, organizations, and individuals.
• Supervise other staff providing nutrition education (nutrition educators).
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Participate in outreach activities.
• Participate in quality assurance/improvement activities.
• Order and stock nutrition education materials/supplies.
• Communicate with local physician offices to assure completion of WIC Special Formula and Food Documentation form. 
• Provide nutrition assessments/counseling for Mid-Sioux Opportunity, Inc.’s Head Start/Early Head Start students.
• Review Head Start menus and make recommendations according to the Performance Standards. 
• Participate in community needs assessment and/or breastfeeding/nutrition coalitions in the agency service area.
• Communicate or interact with various programs including, but not limited to the following:
  • Iowa Department of Public Health
  • Department of Human Services
  • Maternal, Child and Adolescent Health
  • I-Smile
  • Early Head Start/Head Start
  • Public Health Nursing
  • Area physicians, MCOs and hospital staff
  • Area Education Agency
  • Lead Poisoning Prevention programs
  • Child Health Specialty Clinics
  • Child Care Resource & Referral agencies
  • Staff of other WIC contract agencies
  • Other community groups

• Attend and participate in state WIC nutrition meetings, staff meetings and other conferences which enhance training skills. 
• Assist WIC Director with developing the nutrition education and breastfeeding action plans for the WIC grant.
• Licensed Dietitians must complete training requirements as outlined in the WIC policies “Local Agency Personnel Training”, “Training and Education Record”, and “New Employee Training Checklist”. 
  • NOTE: Full time licensed dietitians must attend at least nine hours of continuing education events per fiscal year. The number of hours planned for part-time staff should be prorated according to the number of hours worked.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform above duties with reasonable accommodation.

• Must be able to work well with a diverse population of low-income individuals with possible language/cultural barriers.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, insurance and reliable transportation
• Must maintain a good driving record.
• Submit to a Motor Vehicle Records check before hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to a Department of Human Services Criminal History and a Request for Child Abuse Information Records check before hire and every two years thereafter.
• Local travel required.
• Keep work area neat and clean.
• Maintain equipment in good working condition.