Nutritionist (Wic)

Job Summary:The WIC Nutritionist plans, directs, implements, and evaluates nutrition services in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC Program). Primary responsibilities include developing and implementing nutrition services for WIC clients; collaborating with state and community agencies; planning and delivering in-service training and education activities for WIC personnel; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Specifications:Bachelor’s degree in dietetics, foods and nutrition, public health, or related area, granted by a U.S. regionally accredited college or university. Completion of a didactic program in dietetics and supervised practice program approved by the Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education (CADE) of the American Dietetic Association and licensure in RI as a LDN is preferred. Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience in public health nutrition, clinical or outpatient dietetics required.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.