Part-Time Nutritionist 1, 2, or 3

$58,240 - $79,040/Yr

Georgia Department of Public Health - LaGrange, GA

Part-time - Entry Level

LaGrange, GA

Hospitals

About the position

The Part-Time Nutritionist position involves planning and conducting nutritional programs to promote health and manage disease. The role includes providing nutritional assessments, education, and counseling to individuals and groups, while also serving as a resource for healthcare providers. This position is essential during emergencies, requiring participation in various public health initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary-care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
• Consult with physicians and healthcare personnel to determine nutritional needs and diet restrictions of clients.
• Advise clients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans, and diet modifications, as well as food selection and preparation.
• Counsel individuals and groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
• Develop policies for food service or nutritional programs to assist in health promotion and disease control.
• Develop curriculum and prepare manuals, visual aids, course outlines, and other materials used in teaching.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate strategies for promoting and supporting breastfeeding.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in dietetics, human nutrition, foods and nutrition, nutrition education, food systems management, or a closely related field from an accredited college or university.
• Verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• For Nutritionist 2: Two years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals, or two years of experience at the lower level.
• For Nutritionist 3: Three years of job-related experience providing nutrition care to groups and individuals, or two years of experience at the lower level.

Nice-to-haves

• Bi-lingual in Spanish/English language preferred, with a $1.00 added to minimum hire in salary for those who qualify.
• Minimum overall undergrad GPA of 2.5.

Benefits

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Worksite Wellness Program