RN - WIC

RN WIC Program

Do you want to make a difference in the lives of others?  If your answer is yes, then Southern Seven Health Department may have the perfect career for you.  We offer a great work environment, have the highest caliber of employees, and most importantly are a "family friendly" employer. 

Southern Seven Health Department is seeking applications for a regular, full time RN position that is based at the Massac County Public Health Clinic in Metropolis, Illinois. This position does come with a benefit package, including vacation, personal, and sick time accrual, holidays, health and life insurance, and an employer sponsored cafeteria plan.  This position assumes professional responsibility for performing WIC certification, prescribing food packages, and providing nutrition and breastfeeding education for WIC participants.

Qualifications:  The applicant must have a valid Illinois RN license.

Job Duties:

• Obtains anthropometric and hematologic for all applicants.
• Evaluates all applicants for dietary and feeding practices to identify the participant's nutritional risk factors, needs, and concerns and provides nutrition education. .
• Provides nutrition counseling that incorporates behavior change methods that support the participant's readiness to make changes.
• Performs keyboard data entry including accurate and complete documentation of assessments, education, and progress notes.
• Issues infant formula and food packages in compliance with policies and procedures.
• Completes outreach activities to grow caseload and manages caseload to ensure client retention.
• Educates participants on the importance of breastfeeding and makes appropriate referrals to Breastfeeding Peer Counselors.
• Follows all policies and procedures related to confidentiality and HIPAA regulations.
• Performs other duties as requested or assigned to meet the requirements of the agency.

Southern Seven Health Department is an "Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled"

Current Openings for RN WIC Jobs at Southern Seven Health Department