| Nutritionist | |
| Department: | WIC Tyler Broadway |
| Salary: | Commensurate with Education and Experience |
| City/State: | Tyler, TX |
| Education: | Four year degree in food and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university |
| Type: | Full Time |
| Experience: | Experience as Nutritionist |
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| Contact Name: | Amanda Williams |
| Contact Email: | [email protected] |
| Date Posted: | 2025-05-20 | Description |
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| PURPOSE OF POSITION Provide nutrition in-services, perform screening procedures, determine program eligibility, provide nutrition counseling and education, coordinate nutrition education effort, perform outreach activities, and operate computer occasionally. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS *Provide nutrition counseling and education. *Assess health status for WIC program eligibility. *Perform height, weight, and blood screening procedures. *Provide public awareness activities. *Operate computer when deemed appropriate. *Knowledge of basic nutrition principles. *Knowledge of laboratory screening techniques. *Knowledge of basic computer operations. *Ability to measure height, weight, and hgb/hct value accurately. *Skill and ability to determine program eligibility. *Skill and ability to provide current and correct nutrition information. *Ability to communicate effectively with management, employees, and the general public in person or using telephone. *Ability to determine the proper immunizations to give. *Must be able to stand 30 minutes at a time, walk 1 ½ hours daily, and must be able to life and carry equipment weighing 5 to 15 pounds. *Ability to handle lancets and needles. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Requires four-year degree in food and nutrition, or related field with a minimum of 12 hours nutritional education from a college or university. No substitution for this 12-hour nutrition education requirement. Must possess a valid Texas driver's license with a clear record. NORTHEAST TEXAS PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT www.mynethealth.org 815 N. BROADWAY TYLER, TEXAS 75702 (903)535-0024 FAX (903)535-0052 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLO |
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