Supervisory Dietitian (Associate Chief Clinical Nutrition)
Veterans Health Administration
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Nutrition Educator (East Clinic)
Metro Nashville
Health
Location
Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Salary
From $54,699
per year
Type
Full Time
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January 17, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This job involves helping low-income women, infants, and children through the WIC program by assessing diets, providing counseling on nutrition and breastfeeding, and connecting families to resources in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings.
A good fit would be someone passionate about public health who enjoys working directly with diverse families to promote better eating habits and child development.
The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to stay updated on health programs while participating in community events.
Key Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university
- One (1) year of nutrition-related experience
- Valid class “D” driver’s license and use of personal vehicle with valid insurance
- Experience in diet assessment, nutrition counseling, and evaluation
- Ability to provide nutrition case management for high-risk participants
- Competence in breastfeeding promotion and lactation advocacy
- Skills in documenting records, developing education materials, and making referrals
Full Job Description
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) of Davidson County offers a broad range of innovative nutrition services to improve the health of vulnerable families. Nashville WIC participants receive vital child health and development education, breastfeeding support, and supplemental nutritious foods from compassionate and culturally-competent staff. Davidson County WIC is seeking a qualified Nutrition Educator to join the team, and live and work in dynamic “Music City,” Tennessee. A passionate professional should be competent in diet assessment, nutrition counseling and evaluation and the listed competencies below.If you have any questions about this position please contact MPHD HR at (615)-340-5640.
Requirements
Provides diet assessment, nutrition counseling, and evaluation in clinic, hospital, and mobile settings.Documents participant records.Provides nutrition case management for high risk codes.Keeps abreast of WIC Program changes.Develops education materials.Participates in Health Fairs.Develops and continuously updates the resource information file.Serves as lactation advocate for breastfeeding promotion.Makes referrals to MPHD services and outside agencies; between the WIC program.Maintains referral list of local resources for participants.Performs related duties as required.
Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of nutrition related experience.
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Additional Information Degree in Home Economics or Human Ecology, with an emphasis on nutrition and at least one (1) year of experience in Nutrition Services, Public Health or Extension Services and at least nine (9) quarter hours or six (6) semester hours in human nutrition, four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in human anatomy or physiology, and four (4) quarter hours or semester hours in education, psychology or counseling.Bilingual skills a plus, but not required
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