Nutritionist Senior

Overview

Title: Nutritionist Senior

State Role

Title:

Prog Admin Specialist I

Hiring Range: $49,971 - $55,776

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: RICHMOND-HQ

Agency Website: vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is dedicated to protecting and promoting the health of Virginians. The VDH is made up of a statewide Central Office in Richmond and 35 local health districts. The Richmond & Henrico County Health Districts (RHHD) are on the forefront of Public Health and Population Health. Our mission is to protect health, champion equity, and partner to address local needs.

We accomplish this by exposing and addressing the root causes of health disparities and protecting health through disease prevention and monitoring, providing clinical services, nutrition services, environmental health services, vital records, emergency planning, and building health equity by partnering with communities and working collaboratively across sectors. WE ARE PUBLIC HEALTH!

The Virginia Department of Health is currently seeking a Sr. Nutritionist to join the Richmond City Health District. The Sr. Nutritionist will play a critical role in supervising nutrition staff in clinics and/or coordinating all WIC and other nutritional program components district wide.

• Oversees staffing, training, and adherence to policies and procedures.
• Supports program planning, monitoring, and performance analysis.
• Collaborates with district staff, ensures a welcoming customer environment, and resolves inquiries or complaints.
• Reviews medical, hematological, and anthropometric data to interpret needs and document findings.
• Provides nutrition education, develops individualized care plans, sets goals, and makes appropriate referrals.
• Promotes nutrition programs and best practices, serving as a subject matter expert when needed.

This is a restricted position which is solely funded by Federal WIC Funds. The availability of funding is scheduled for review annually and periodically thereafter. Employment is contingent on the continued availability of grant or non-general funds.

VDH requires all Health-Care Personnel (HCP) to provide documentation of immunization or evidence of immunity to the following: hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella; a one-time dose of tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine regardless of the interval since the last dose of tetanus-diphtheria (Td) vaccine was administered (Td or Tdap boosters shall be received every 10 years); and the current year’s seasonal influenza vaccination.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave. The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Come join our team!

• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university with major course work in dietetics or nutrition, with “two years of work experience in nutrition or dietetics concurrent with or subsequent to completion of such degree” (Per Code of Virginia – Chapter 27.1. Dietitians and Nutritionists, § 54.1-2731) Must meet requirements for use of title Dietitian/Nutritionist as authorized by Code of Virginia 54.1 – 2731.

• Comprehensive knowledge of the basic principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics and its relationship to Public Health

• Knowledge of the interviewing/counseling process

• Ability to oversee program operations and procedures.

• Experience as a supervisor and the ability to supervise a variety of complex nutritional tasks performed by the staff.

• Ability to understand and interpret regulations and program standards

• Must have proficient computer skills, ability to prioritize work load and schedule staff and participants.

• Ability to analyze and problem solve, organize work and establish priorities.

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a diverse team and working with diverse cultures; excellent customer service skills and…