Nutrition Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Children’s National Hospital as a Nutrition Counselor – WIC Program in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- risk participants, identifying the need for individual care plans, and making referrals to health and social service providers. The counselor also ensures appropriate follow
- up is completed as needed. This position does not include supervisory responsibilities. The Nutrition Counselor works under the supervision of a designated higher
- level staff member with credentials as a Competent Professional Authority (CPA) or higher (e. g., Nutrition Coordinator, Breastfeeding Coordinator, or Program Director).
Requirements
- centered education, assessing nutrition risks, and supporting individualized care (Preferred) Required Skills/Knowledge · Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e. g. Microsoft Office Suite
- Word, Excel, Outlook and/or PowerPoint preferred). Ability to learn and apply new technology and skills · Detail oriented, ability to multi
- professional competency training with a passing grade upon hiring within 90 days Required Licenses and Certifications · Must complete State Agency
- risk nutrition concerns under supervision of a CPA. Accurately enter participant data into WIC MIS systems and maintain up
Benefits & Compensation
- workers Attend carefully to important details
- practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review in order to self
- check behavior and performance
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Children’s National Hospital as a Nutrition Counselor – WIC Program.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Nutrition Counselor position at Children’s National Hospital includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Nutrition — Physician Career Context
This Nutrition position at Children’s National Hospital is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Nutrition Education, Breastfeeding Support, Eligibility Screening, Customer Service, Documentation, Communication, Time Management, Detail Oriented. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Nutrition role.
Core responsibilities: The Nutrition Counselor provides essential services to WIC participants, including screening for eligibility, assessing nutrition risk factors, and delivering education on nutrition and breastfeeding. They also make referrals to health and social service providers and ensure appropriate follow-up.
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Protective Factors (1)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago