Nutritionist
Salary
$49,732.80 - $57,179.20 Annually
Location
799 North Highland Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
09016
Department
Public Health
Division
Preventive Health
Opening Date
08/21/2026
Closing Date
8/31/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
General Statement of Duties
The Forsyth County Department of Public Health is seeking to hire a Nutritionist to work with the Women, Infants and Childrens (WIC) Program. If you like to work with Infants, Children and Women, this is a great opportunity for you. We are looking for a self-motivated Nutritionist to provide services for the Women, Infants and Childrens (WIC) Program.
The program is designed to provide supplemental nutritious foods and nutrition education as an adjunct to good health care during critical times of growth and development in order to prevent the occurrence of health problems and improve the health status of these persons. The WIC Nutritionist is responsible for assessing individual medical and dietary histories to determine WIC program eligibility, determining appropriate food packages, providing nutrition counseling and identifying medical/nutritional risk criteria for those customers applying for the WIC program, promoting breast feeding and providing education, completing care plans, teaching classes, and promoting outreach events. The WIC Program Is Federally Funded on a yearly basis.
Work Schedule: Monday through Friday with some Thursday nights. Work week will not exceed 40 hours.
Distinguishing Features
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities:
Ability to express ideas and communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
Considerable knowledge of principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition and health promotion.
Considerable knowledge and skill in nutrition and dietary assessment techniques (anthropometric, biochemical, clinical and dietary), and in interpretation of data.
Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effecting behavior change.
Ability to write clear and concise entries using the protocol for progress notes in patients medical records.
Ability to interview and provide counseling.
Ability to communicate with patients tactfully, courteously and effectively.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to do data entry in an efficient manner.
Ability to adapt to the demands of a busy clinic.
Minimum Education and Experience
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a bachelors degree in foods and nutrition, public health nutrition, or dietetics and one year of nutrition work experience;
Must have a valid drivers license to drive to satellite clinics, conferences and meetings.
A higher education level may be considered as a substitution for all or part of the experience requirement.
Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred.
Completion of an ADA approved dietetic internship with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred, or;
Masters degree in nutrition or public health nutrition with ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides nutrition counseling and education to participants in the WIC Program.
Completes nutrition assessments by analyzing data obtained from participant interviews and review of medical history, laboratory and clinical data.
Develops a care plan based on information collected and knowledge of clinical application of nutrition.
Provides diet instructions to participants both verbally and with the use of educational aids such as pamphlets and posters.
Charts in medical record subjective and objective data, assessment and plans of actions.
Determines medical eligibility of participants for the WIC program using established guidelines.
Provides nutrition consultation and education sessions to other health care professionals.
Performs related work as required.
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The following supplemental questions may be used as a scored evaluation of your knowledge, skills and experience. Be certain that the choices you make correspond to the information you have provided on your application. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during a hiring interview. By completing this supplemental evaluation you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any information you provide may be reviewed by the hiring manager. Any misstatements or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or may result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.
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Which best describes the ability to express ideas and communicate effectively both orally and in writing?
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How would you describe your knowledge about the principles of normal and therapeutic nutrition and health promotion?
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Which describes your years of experience in nutrition counseling and conducting nutrition assessments for women, infants and/or children?
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Are you able to write clear and concise entries using the protocol for progress notes in patients medical records?
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How many years of experience do you have working in the Public Health, Community Nutrition, or WIC setting?
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Are you a Registered Dietitian (RD) or RD eligible with the Commission of Dietetic Registration?
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Do you have a valid drivers license?
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What best describes your work experience with the WIC Program?
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How many words per minute do you type?
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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?
Required Question
Employer Forsyth County (NC)
Address 201 N. Chestnut St.
Winston Salem, North Carolina, 27101
Phone 336-703-2400
Website http://www.forsyth.cc
| Location | Winston-Salem, NC |
| Salary | $49,732.80–$57,179.20 Per Year |
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