WIC Program Nutritionist
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MelroseWakefield Hospital, part of the Tufts Medicine system, has been offering the highest quality and accessible healthcare to the local community for over 130 years. With two hospital campuses, Level III Trauma Center, Level III Special Care Nursery, Breast Health Center, Cardiovascular Center and over 20 locations and 50 specialties, MelroseWakefield Hospital offers many opportunities to grow your career.
If you are passionate about providing care in your local community, come join our team!
Job Overview
This position is responsible for providing nutrition services to WIC applicants and participants.
Job Description
Minimum Qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree public health nutrition, nutrition, or related field.
2. One (1) year of clinical experience in community nutrition.
3. Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
Preferred Qualifications:
1. Master’s degree public health nutrition, nutrition, or related field
Hours: 24 hours a week / 8:30am-4:30/ Tuesday-Thursday / One Saturday a month
Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.
1. Conducts anthropometrical and hematological data collection.
2. Conducts dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment, and food package prescription
3. Provides counseling and education.
4. Completes all required documentation and data entry.
5. Provides referrals to other health and social services.
6. Follows-up on nutrition education.
7. Participates in planning, development and evaluation of: Educational materials and group nutrition education sessions; Nutrition Education Action Plan; Nutrition in-services and outreach activities; and Nutrition Policies.
8. Assists with training paraprofessional WIC staff and conducting quality assurance activities.
9. Communicates with healthcare community on issues pertaining to participant needs.
10. Provides nutritional care for low-risk applicants and participants as needed.
11. Establishes relationships between public and private agencies to create effective networks of health-related services and resources.
About MelroseWakefield Hospital:
MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford are two campuses with one community in mind: the people of north suburban Boston. MelroseWakefield Hospital and Lawrence Memorial Hospital are distinguished by the range of high-quality clinical care and services. Our teams welcome everyone with hospitality and humanity. We focus on reducing health disparities through 40+ local health programs across a system of hospitals, urgent care locations, outpatient services, and community physicians.
Core to our values, MelroseWakefield Hospital’s commitment to community is demonstrated by our many local health programs throughout our service area and participation in partnerships with community agencies and events, and education programs in more than 10 communities to support the wellness and health of our residents.
Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community healthcare to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Hospital, Lawrence Memorial Hospital of Medford, Care at Home - an expansive home care network, and large integrated physician network. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at Tufts Medicine. Tufts Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation by emailing us at careers@tuftsmedicine.org.
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