Employer: Sedgwick County
Department: Health
Job Title: HEALTH - Registered Dietician/Public Health Nurse
Salary: $37315.000 Annually


Job Description:

Job Objectives:

This is a professional staff position providing direct services to participants in the WIC program. The dietitians/nurses provide nutrition education, community referrals, breastfeeding education and support. They are responsible for determining the clients program eligibility based on nutritional/medical risk and assignment of the appropriate supplemental food package for qualifying women, infants and children. The registered dietitians in WIC provide the follow-up education for clients found with risks which are assigned a high priority per program protocols. 

 

Essential Job Functions:

Performs customer service supporting program protocols Provides appropriate education for clients

Makes appropriate referrals for clients

Documentation supports findings and program protocols

Problem solving

Promotes and supports breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant feeding

Assigns special formula using correct procedures

Assists in the planning, development and evaluation of the programs

Nutrition Services Plan

Has good organizational skills

Excellent attendance and punctuality

Submits paperwork in timely manner In some instances it may be necessary for bilingual staff to interpret or provide written translation

Employee is interested in further development and maintains licensing requirements

Assists in orientation and training of new staff

Knowledgeable of published County values and understand their significance to the organization

Proof of vaccination against certain diseases within 10 days of employment

Participation in TB screening program that includes baseline screening for M. Tuberculosis infection within 10 days of employment

Participation in Blood borne Pathogen Exposure Control Plan that includes training, proof of Hepatitis B immunity or vaccine, or vaccine taken within 10 days of employment

Will respond to a public health emergency or disaster situation as directed by supervisor

Employees who are required to wear respirators in emergency situation for emergency response will be enrolled in the respiratory protection program that includes annual fit testing and medical evaluation Completed ICS 100 and 700 (Incident Command System) training within 30 days of employment with results provided to designate Public Health emergency Management staff

 

Job Standards:

Bachelor’s Degree in Foods, Nutrition or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the American Dietetic Association or eligible for registration and obtains the credentials within one year of employment Licensed dietitian in the State of Kansas is required

Active Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or Graduation from an approved school of nursing and registration by the Kansas State Board of Nurses/Current RN licensure.

Testing/Screening Requested:

DMV/KBI background checks

Pre-employment drug screen

 

Equipment:

Copier, fax, computer

 

Work Environment:

Clinic

Usual working days/hours:  Monday thru Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Location of work:  various WIC sites throughout Sedgwick County

 

Must pass KBI background check and pre-employment urine drug screen.

 

Valid Kansas Driver’s License Required.  Must meet Driver Qualification standards as set forth in Sedgwick County’s Fleet Vehicle Operation and Usage policy.   

 

This position may be filled or closed to further application without notice.

 

Sedgwick County is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status.  Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities.  If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Roberta Berry, Sedgwick County Acting ADA Coordinator by phone (316) 660-7054, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777), or email at [email protected].   Do not send resumes or application status request or employment questions to this email or phone number.  This information is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance.  Applications must be submitted on www.hrepartners.com.  You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.

Sedgwick County will prohibit the hiring of spouses and/or immediate family members within the same department, but not within the County structure.

 

Immediate family and family of the employee’s spouse shall be considered husband, wife, son, step-son, son-in-law, daughter, step-daughter, daughter-in law, brother, step-brother, brother-in law, sister, step-sister, sister-in-law, mother, step-mother, mother-in law, father, step-father, father-in-law, grandchildren, grandparents and grandparents-in-law.

 

 

 

 

Vacancy Number: SC051614 - HEA

Open Date: 5/16/2014 12:00:00 AM
Close Date: 12/30/9999 11:59:00 PM