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NEOGOV · 1 week ago

Dietitian- Float -LDA

Portland, OR

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$34.80/hr - $42.71/hr

1+ years exp

NEOGOV is part of the Multnomah County Health Department, which is dedicated to advancing health equity and promoting wellness. The Dietitian will provide high-risk nutrition counseling and education to WIC participants, develop individualized care plans, and support breastfeeding mothers, all while ensuring culturally competent service delivery.

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Responsibilities

Provide medical nutrition assessment, education, and care planning for high-risk women, infants, and children

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including evaluation of weight, growth, BMI, blood work, medication use, typical diet, allergies, food insecurity, and other social/medical factors

Develop individualized care plans and provide counseling/education in a culturally competent and sensitive manner

Communicate with WIC participants in person, over the phone, and potentially through electronic means

Determine nutrition risk, provide nutrition education, set goals, and assign food benefits

Document all services in the State's TWIST electronic records system

Schedule appropriate follow-up appointments

Review, assess, and process WIC Medical Documents for appropriate client formula and supplements

Communicate with health care providers to coordinate care and clarify information

Offer breastfeeding promotion and information at prenatal WIC appointments

Provide individualized support, including breast pump issuance and education, to breastfeeding mothers

Make referrals to community and WIC clinic lactation specialists when necessary

Refer participants to local resources (health, food, housing, etc.)

Serve as the clinic's nutrition content expert, providing consultation to other WIC staff

Monitor the call back log and perform follow-up calls for food package changes, breastfeeding/formula issues, and review reports for clients needing follow-up

Qualification

Registered Dietitian NutritionistMedical nutrition assessmentNutrition counselingBLS/CPR certificationCultural competenceBilingual SpanishCommunication skillsTeam collaboration