FutureCare Health
Nutritionist - Pediatrics WIC - North Channel
FutureCare Health, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246
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The Pediatrics WIC department is seeking a Nutritionist to join their team at our North Channel location. This role is located at 13457 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary Provides nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.
Position Key Accountabilities
Certifies potential applicants for program eligibility based upon assessment of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary information following federal and state regulations, policies and procedures.
Counsels program participants on individual nutritional needs based on certifications criteria and determines follow up continuity of care.
Teaches nutrition education classes following the class module and schedule as described in the Annual Nutrition Education Plan.
Oversees sample formula distribution to program participants, orders sample formula, and inventory reconciliation and breast pump inventory.
Creates and assembles educational bulletin boards in the clinic area.
Assists Clinic Manager in the overall productivity of the clinic regarding the monthly caseload, customer services issues, and ongoing staff training.
Participates in nutrition seminars, workshops, etc., to ensure continuing education in various areas of nutrition science.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills None
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field.
Minimum Experience None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX $24,906.00-$34,686.00 1 week ago
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Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
The Pediatrics WIC department is seeking a Nutritionist to join their team at our North Channel location. This role is located at 13457 East Freeway, Houston, TX 77015.
What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas' resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care. That's where you come in.
Benefits
100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time - all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
The longer you stay, the more vacation you'll accrue!
Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!
We take care of our employees! As a world-renowned institution, our employees' wellbeing is important to us. We offer work/life services such as:
Free financial and legal counseling
Free mental health counseling services
Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
Resources for child and elder care
Plus many more!
Position Summary Provides nutrition information and services to promote and maintain proper nutritional practices, health protection and care.
Position Key Accountabilities
Certifies potential applicants for program eligibility based upon assessment of anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, and dietary information following federal and state regulations, policies and procedures.
Counsels program participants on individual nutritional needs based on certifications criteria and determines follow up continuity of care.
Teaches nutrition education classes following the class module and schedule as described in the Annual Nutrition Education Plan.
Oversees sample formula distribution to program participants, orders sample formula, and inventory reconciliation and breast pump inventory.
Creates and assembles educational bulletin boards in the clinic area.
Assists Clinic Manager in the overall productivity of the clinic regarding the monthly caseload, customer services issues, and ongoing staff training.
Participates in nutrition seminars, workshops, etc., to ensure continuing education in various areas of nutrition science.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills None
Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field.
Minimum Experience None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Houston, TX $24,906.00-$34,686.00 1 week ago
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