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is presently looking of HEALTH - WIC CHN I or WIC RD I on Sun, 08 Jul 2012 06:20:53 GMT. This is a professional staff position providing direct services to participants in the WIC program. The dietitian or nurse provides 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...

HEALTH - WIC CHN I or WIC RD I

Location: Kansas

Description: is presently looking of HEALTH - WIC CHN I or WIC RD I right now, this occupation will be placed in Kansas. For detail informations about this occupation opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. This is a professional staff position providing direct services to participants in the WIC program. The dietitian or nurse provides 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:
Registered Nurse (CHN I) Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree in Nursing

Licensed in the State of Kansas

One year experience in women's health and/or pediatrics preferred.

OR

Registered Dietician (RD I) Qualifications:
Bachelors 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

Additional Qualifications for RN or RD:

• Excellent customer service skills required
• Ability to sit at computer for extended periods of time
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds may be necessary at times

Equipment: Computer, copier, fax

Work Environment: Clinic

Usual working days/hours: 5 days a week (Monday thru Friday) 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Location of work: 1900 E 9th WIC clinic

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 Lindsey Mahoney, Sedgwick County ADA Coordinator by phone (316) 660-7052, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777), or email at Lmahoney@sedgwick.gov .

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.
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