Registered Dietitian - Health

Department:  Health Dept. 

Job ID: 13432

Pay:  $52,395.00 annually  

Work Schedule: Generally, Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm, Staff rotate one evening a week until 6:30pm  

Sedgwick County offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees that includes health coverages, paid leave, regular compensation reviews, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.  For more detailed information, please visit our benefits page at SCBenefits.

The Women, Infant, and Children’s Registered Dietitian and Nutritionist Team works to meet the mission of the Sedgwick County Health Department by assuring quality WIC services through one-on-one counseling with clients. Responsibilities include assessment of client nutritional and medical risk, assigning and issuing food packages, and providing client education. Registered Dietitians provide counseling clients found at high nutritional risk. The position also provides referrals to community and medical services. This position requires a thorough knowledge of WIC program policies and procedures and reports to the WIC Site Supervisor. Employee will provide support during public health emergencies (Activation Level 1).

Client Services

• Provide client services, in person, remotely, or on the phone
• Assess and assign nutrition risk for client eligibility
• Prescribe and issue food benefits
• Support breastfeeding including issuance of breast pumps
• Make and document client referrals
• Screen immunizations records for up-to-date status and refer  
• Determine client follow-up appointments

Education and Outreach

• Access client needs and communicate program information
• Provide nutritional counseling to clients and families
• Complete online secondary education appointments
• Provide community outreach
• Plan and attend trainings
• Assist with surveys

Documentation/Record Keeping

• Document client findings within 8 business hours of appointment
• Manage email inboxes and faxes
• Manages e-timesheets and WIC daily hours

Unique duties by level:

• Nutrition Assistants will perform all of the above duties.
• Registered Dietitians and RN/Nutritionist: Also authorize and coordinate special formula issuance with the State of KS WIC program or medical provider
• Registered Dietitian: Also provides high risk nutrition and dietary counseling for various nutritional conditions such as food aversion, tube feeding, specialized formulas, assessing medication and nutrient interaction. Counsels on managing diabetes, weight, growth patterns, renal issues, breastfeeding complication and many other medical conditions

Minimum Qualifications: Must complete Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA) IS 100 and 700 courses within 30 days of employment. Sedgwick County WIC Hires at three (3) levels. Please see qualifications for each:

Level I – Nutrition Assistant: High school diploma or GED.

Level II – Registered Nurse: Associate or Bachelor in Science in Nursing. Possess and maintain a valid, unencumbered, and unrestricted State of Kansas Registered Nursing License (RN). 

Level II – Nutritionist: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Human Nutrition, Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics (Must have Internship completed), Public Health Nutrition, or Home Economics/Consumer and Family Sciences with an Emphasis in nutrition.

Level III – Registered Dietitian: Master’s Degree (Bachelors Degree if graduated before January 2025) in Food, Nutrition, or related Science and completes a dietetic route accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. If not already licensed in the State of Kansas, must obtain a temporary license from Kansas Credentialing for Dietitians, Topeka, KS within 60 days of hire. Registered by the  Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or successfully passes the registration examination within twelve months of employment. Once registered, obtains a permanent license from the State of KS Credentialing agency, and renews it every two years.

Preferred Qualifications: One or more years working with women, infants and children. LPN, CNA, or Certified Lactation Educator (CLE).

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