Job Description
Are you passionate about nutrition, preventive care, and making a difference in your community? Join Konza Prairie Community Health Center as a WIC / Clinical Dietitian and help improve the health of individuals and families through evidence-based nutrition care.
This position is a unique blend of 70% WIC services and 30% clinical nutrition, providing the opportunity to support patients across the lifespan through nutrition education, chronic disease management, breastfeeding support, and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT).
Why You'll Love Working Here
- Up to 200 hours (5 weeks) of PTO annually
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Supportive interdisciplinary care team
- Make a meaningful impact in your community every day
What You'll Do
- Provide individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) using evidence-based practices
- Assess nutritional status and develop personalized nutrition care plans
- Educate patients on nutrition and lifestyle changes to manage chronic diseases, including diabetes, hypertension, obesity, and high cholesterol
- Conduct WIC nutrition assessments, determine nutrition risk, and provide required nutrition education
- Provide high-risk WIC counseling and follow-up
- Promote and support breastfeeding through education and counseling
- Issue WIC food benefits according to program guidelines
- Screen for food insecurity and connect patients with community resources
- Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary care team to coordinate patient care
- Document patient care accurately in the electronic health record
- Develop and present nutrition education classes and community outreach programs
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (or eligible)
- Kansas Dietitian license (or eligible)
- Valid driver's license
Preferred
- One to two years of experience as a Registered Dietitian
- Experience with WIC or community nutrition programs
- Primary care or Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) experience
- Experience using electronic medical records (EMR)
- CPR certification for Healthcare Providers
- Bilingual (Spanish)
Why Konza Prairie Community Health Center?
At Konza, we're committed to improving the health of our communities by providing compassionate, high-quality care regardless of a patient's ability to pay. As a member of our team, you'll work alongside dedicated healthcare professionals who are passionate about improving lives through education, prevention, and whole-person care.
If you're looking for a rewarding career where you can make a lasting difference, we'd love to hear from you!
