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Nutritionist/Health Educator/Dietitian

General Assembly, New York, New York, United States

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Overview

This is a full time, full benefit eligible position located in Lowndes County, GA. We are looking to fill this position with either a Registered Dietitian, Nutritionist, or Health Educator. Under supervision, plans and conducts service or nutritional programs to assist in the promotion of health and control of disease. Provides nutritional assessment, education and counseling to individuals, groups or the public. Serves as a resource on nutrition and dietetics to nurses, health educators or other health care providers in the facility. What we offer

Full time employees will enjoy a generous benefits package that includes unique training opportunities, engaging worksite wellness events, wellness breaks, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays per year, vacation and sick leave, health insurance, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Part time positions are not benefit eligible. For more information on the State of Georgia Benefits visit http://team.georgia.gov/ Minimum Qualifications

Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist Qualifications:

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 and verification statement of completion of a didactic program accredited by The Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics. OR

Health Educator Qualifications: Bachelor\'s or Masters degree in Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or Public Health Nutrition from an accredited college or university that meets specific coursework criteria. Preferred Qualifications

Registered Nurse: Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university and completion of a PHN course within one (1) year of hire and current Georgia Registered Professional Nurse license and CPR certification. Additional Information

Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by CHEA and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) and will verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc. The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov. DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified. Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Health Care Provider Industries: Public Health

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