Senior Public Health Nutritionist

Overview

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

Date:
Feb 13, 2026

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Requisition No: 863250

Agency:
Department of Health

Working Title:

SENIOR PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST -

• Certifies clients for participation in the WIC Program in accordance with State WIC office policies and regulations stated in DHM-150-24.
• Provides nutrition education to low, high, and medically high-risk clients in the Ocala Clinic as defined by agency policies. May travel to outlying clinics as needed and maintains same client service standards as the main clinic.
• Provides assessment, nutrition education, counseling, and breastfeeding support to low, high, and medically high-risk clients using approved materials and format.
• Assists clients in goal setting for behavioral change and evaluates client progress in attaining goals.
• Document direct nutrition assessment and care, including appropriate referral, care plan using SOAP format in FL Wise, with date and signature of provider.
• Accurately completes reports and data entry into EARS, HMS, People First, and the FL Wise System by required deadlines using the FL Wise manual and DHM 150-24 policies and procedures.
• Provides services to clients in an efficient manner to ensure smooth clinic flow and that caseload is evenly distributed among nutrition staff.
• Follows established sanitation, safety practices, computer, and phone use policies.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, and professional and staff development activities. Completes required state and WIC trainings as evidenced by completion certificates of TRAIN transcript.
• Participates in preparation and presentation of in-service trainings, bulletin board displays, and other activities and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor. May be required to present nutrition programs to healthcare professionals and community organizations.

• Ability to develop high risk care plans.
• Knowledge of science and current practice of nutrition and dietetics.
• Knowledge of nutrition and diet assessment techniques.
• Ability to analyze and interpret anthropometric, biochemical, and clinical data.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work activities.

• Bachelor Degree or Master of Science in Nutrition or Dietetics
• Valid Drivers License
• Willing to travel to clinics using your own vehicle
• Florida License as a Dietitian/Nutritionist
• Preferred - Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration
• Experience completing nutrition counseling, assessments and writing nutrition care plans
• Experience with FL-Wise application

Florida Department of Health 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, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.

Marion County Health Department

1801 SE 32nd Ave Ocala Florida 34471

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration.

Note:

You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of…