OPS PUBLIC HEALTH NUTRITIONIST - 64911178 1
State of Florida, Naples, Florida, United States, 33939
Overview
Requisition No: 859839
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS Public Health Nutritionist - 64911178
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64911178
Salary: $39.80/HR
Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Title: OPS Public Health Nutritionist - 64911178
Locations: Naples and Immokalee, FL
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This is a part-time position anticipated to work 20 hours per week. The incumbent provides direct client service to Collier Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants. Incumbent is expected to assess the nutrition status of WIC applicants/clients, provide pertinent nutrition education and counseling, assign appropriate WIC food packages, provide indicated referrals, and adequately document all items listed above. This employee is required to have an annual assessment for TB, which may include a tuberculin skin test. This employee is at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Employee will be immunized in accordance with State Health Program Office Immunization Recommendations for Health Care Workers or employee provides proof of immunity for recommended immunizations. The incumbent will work at both facilities located in Naples and Immokalee. This position reports to the Public Health Nutrition Consultant.
Your Specific Responsibilities
Interview WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening for medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
Analyze medical, nutritional, and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Assigns correct WIC nutrition risk codes.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to all client types.
Document assessment, counseling provided, and client established goal.
Assign appropriate food packages for client type.
Prepare individualized, outcome-oriented nutrition care plan for all clients determined as high risk and medically high risk.
Assess, educate, and promote positive breastfeeding practices to WIC participants and refer clients to Peer Counselors, CLC and IBCLC, as needed in accordance with WIC policies.
Provide and document referrals to other community programs such as the immunization program, medical referrals, family planning, smoking cessation, community food, clothing and shelter sources, and other government assistance.
Performs height, weight, and hemoglobin, as needed.
Attend staff meetings and in-service, as scheduled.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in use of computers, including Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to learn the FL-WISE computer system, DOH software, and use a calculator
Ability to effectively perform nutrition assessments and provide education
Ability to accurately document patient records and enter data into system
Ability to interact professionally and collaborate with clients, community partners and other DOH staff
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work flexible hours and work at different locations if needed
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Qualifications Required:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S. accredited university or college in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
Current licensure as a Florida licensed Registered Dietitian.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and the ability to provide reliable transportation
Incumbent may be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency or as needed. Emergency duty is required of the incumbent and includes working in special needs or Red Cross Shelter, or to perform other emergency duties including but not limited to responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Preferred
Bilingual skills - Spanish/English or Haitian Creole/English
Experience working in Public Health/ Community Nutrition/WIC
American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR).
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision: To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.
Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Naples and Immokalee, FL
Other Information Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Additional legal notices, equal opportunity statements, and related information are provided as part of the application process and are not required to be reproduced in full here.
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Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: OPS Public Health Nutritionist - 64911178
Pay Plan: Temp
Position Number: 64911178
Salary: $39.80/HR
Posting Closing Date: 02/18/2026
Total Compensation Estimator Tool
Title: OPS Public Health Nutritionist - 64911178
Locations: Naples and Immokalee, FL
OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY
This is a part-time position anticipated to work 20 hours per week. The incumbent provides direct client service to Collier Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program participants. Incumbent is expected to assess the nutrition status of WIC applicants/clients, provide pertinent nutrition education and counseling, assign appropriate WIC food packages, provide indicated referrals, and adequately document all items listed above. This employee is required to have an annual assessment for TB, which may include a tuberculin skin test. This employee is at risk for exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Employee will be immunized in accordance with State Health Program Office Immunization Recommendations for Health Care Workers or employee provides proof of immunity for recommended immunizations. The incumbent will work at both facilities located in Naples and Immokalee. This position reports to the Public Health Nutrition Consultant.
Your Specific Responsibilities
Interview WIC clients to perform nutritional assessment screening for medical high risk, high risk and low risk clients.
Analyze medical, nutritional, and anthropometrical data to determine nutritional risk eligibility. Assigns correct WIC nutrition risk codes.
Provide nutrition education and counseling to all client types.
Document assessment, counseling provided, and client established goal.
Assign appropriate food packages for client type.
Prepare individualized, outcome-oriented nutrition care plan for all clients determined as high risk and medically high risk.
Assess, educate, and promote positive breastfeeding practices to WIC participants and refer clients to Peer Counselors, CLC and IBCLC, as needed in accordance with WIC policies.
Provide and document referrals to other community programs such as the immunization program, medical referrals, family planning, smoking cessation, community food, clothing and shelter sources, and other government assistance.
Performs height, weight, and hemoglobin, as needed.
Attend staff meetings and in-service, as scheduled.
This position is designated as a sensitive position and is required to maintain information in accordance with state and federal statutes, rules, and regulations, as well as of the Florida Department of Health in Collier County Policies, Protocols, and Procedures.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Skill in use of computers, including Microsoft applications such as Outlook, Word, and Excel
Ability to learn the FL-WISE computer system, DOH software, and use a calculator
Ability to effectively perform nutrition assessments and provide education
Ability to accurately document patient records and enter data into system
Ability to interact professionally and collaborate with clients, community partners and other DOH staff
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Ability to work flexible hours and work at different locations if needed
Ability to maintain client confidentiality
Qualifications Required:
A bachelor’s or master’s degree from a U.S. accredited university or college in nutritional science, community nutrition, clinical nutrition, dietetics, or public health nutrition.
Current licensure as a Florida licensed Registered Dietitian.
Valid Florida Driver’s License and the ability to provide reliable transportation
Incumbent may be required to work additional hours in the event of an emergency or as needed. Emergency duty is required of the incumbent and includes working in special needs or Red Cross Shelter, or to perform other emergency duties including but not limited to responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
Preferred
Bilingual skills - Spanish/English or Haitian Creole/English
Experience working in Public Health/ Community Nutrition/WIC
American Heart Association cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification (CPR).
Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
Vision: To be theHealthiestState in the Nation.
Values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness, Excellence.
Where You Will Work Naples and Immokalee, FL
Other Information Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.
This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check. Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.
Additional legal notices, equal opportunity statements, and related information are provided as part of the application process and are not required to be reproduced in full here.
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