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Job Summary

Provides nutrition care to WIC participants, under the supervision of the Senior Nutritionist including all aspects of:
o Anthropometric and hematological data collection
o Dietary assessment, nutritional risk assessment and food package prescription
o Nutrition and breastfeeding counseling and education
o Documentation and data entry
o Referrals to other health and social services
o Follow up nutrition education
o Co-sign and consult support to nutrition paraprofessional staff

Participates in department performance improvement/quality assurance activities.
Participates in department meetings, health center meetings, and applicable WIC task force committees
Completes all required Brigham and DPH trainings by assigned deadlines
Completes monthly statistics reports, monthly time study, and other required reports
May provide training for dietetic interns or volunteers
Serves as a professional resource for health center staff and community agencies and provides them with nutrition information through individual consultation

 

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's Degree Clinical Dietitian required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Completed internship required

Preferred: Ability to provide nutrition counseling in Spanish – functional Spanish is acceptable. Portuguese fluency desired as well.
 

Ability to travel to several WIC sites in the Boston area

Familiarity with maternal and child nutrition

Strong individual and group counseling skills.

Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Strong tech literacy

Strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Licenses and Credentials

Dietitian and Nutritionist [State License] preferred

Heartsaver CPR AED Certification [CPR] preferred

Registered Dietitian [RD] preferred

Registered Dietitican Nutritionist [RDN] preferred

Experience

Prior WIC experience strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good communication skills.

Ability to effectively evaluate and problem solve.

Ability to work independently.

Ability to guide, teach, and motivate all patient age populations.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

Physical Requirements

Standing Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)

 

Remote Type

Hybrid

 

Work Location

3297 Washington Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

EEO Statement:

The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a 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. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.

 

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