WIC RN or Dietitian

CareArc is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented RN or Dietitian to join our Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program. The ideal candidate will play a key role in planning, developing, and evaluating WIC nutrition services, ensuring compliance with state and federal regulations, and supporting the health and nutritional needs of our community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the planning, development, and evaluation of the WIC program.


• Support the orientation and training of WIC nutrition and clerical staff.


• Contribute to the preparation and assessment of the annual Nutrition Services Plan for Lyon and Coffey counties.
  


• Consult with health care providers as appropriate to develop care plans.


• Serve as a resource for staff, health professionals, community agencies, and the public on WIC nutrition. 


• Assist in monitoring WIC vendors for compliance and provide technical assistance as needed.


• Provide breastfeeding promotion and support as appropriate.


• Assign appropriate food packages and issue WIC benefits as required.


• Conduct dietary assessments and evaluate feeding practices for program participants.
  


• Provide nutrition counseling using reflective listening and VENA (Value Enhanced Nutrition Assessment) techniques.


• Determine and document nutrition risk factors and provide follow up nutrition education. 


• Develop and implement monthly nutrition activities, including high-risk nutrition counseling.
  

Required Qualifications

• RN requirement - Bachelor's Degree preferred, associate's degree required, Field of study: Nursing
  


• Dietitian requirement - Bachelor's Degree, field of study Food, Nutrition, or other related science. Registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Job Benefits

• Competitive salary


• Paid vacation and sick time


• KPERS retirement plan 


• Health, dental, and vision insurance for self and family beginning first day of employment.


• HSA/HRA available


• Up to 10 paid holidays


• Employee and family medical and dental discounts


• And many other voluntary benefits