WIC CPA

Location: Hastings, NE - Weekdays only - Increased Starting Wages!Find the schedule that works for you! We offer a flexible part-time position with the possibility of full-time hours, primarily Monday–Thursday.Position Summary: We're hiring a WIC Health & Nutrition Certified Professional Authority - officially known as a WIC Certified Professional Authority (CPA) - to provide compassionate, community-based care to women, infants, and children. This unique role is open to professionals with a variety of credentials including RDs, Nutritionists, LPNs, RNs and Registered Dietetic Technicians.Why You'll Love This Role:Daytime hours only (typically 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. daily with one day 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.)No weekends, no holidaysIncreased entry wages!Use your nursing skills to help families stay healthy through educations, prevention, and support. Enjoy meaningful, hands-on work in a setting that gives you room to connect with families, with less of the urgency and intensity of traditional nursing roles. Supportive, mission-driven teamExtra pay for bilingual skills and breastfeeding credentials!What You'll Do in This Role:This client-centered position provides direct support to families through:Conducting health and nutrition assessmentsDetermining nutritional risk and program eligibilityCounseling clients on nutrition, breastfeeding, and healthy behaviorsPrescribing WIC food packagesOffering education, referral, and care coordination to high-risk and underserved populationsWho Can Apply:Qualifications: A current Nebraska RN or LPN license, or a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with at least 15 credit hours of coursework in human nutrition.Relevant degree areas may include Nutrition/Nutritional Sciences, Community Nutrition, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, Health Science, Exercise Science, or Home Economics/Consumer & Family Sciences with an emphasis in nutrition.Applicants with other bachelor’s degrees, including those with a nutrition minor, may also qualify if they have completed the required 15 credit hours of human nutrition coursework.Nutrition-Focused Professionals:Bachelor's degree with at least 15 credit hours in human nutritionRegistered Dietetic Technician (DTR)Bachelor's or Master's degree in:Nutritional SciencesDieteticsPublic Health NutritionCommunity or Clinical NutritionHome Economics or Consumer & Family Sciences (nutrition emphasis)Registered Dietitian (RD) preferred, but not requiredNursing Professionals:Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - current Nebraska license requiredRegistered Nurse (RN) - current Nebraska license requiredPay Rates:Nutritionist (Bachelor's): $26.52/hourNutritionist (Master's): $28.56/hourRegistered Dietitian (RD): $30.60/hourLPN: $22.44/hourRN: $27.54/hourPlus, extra compensation for:Fluent Bilingual skillsCurrent Breastfeeding Credentials (CLC, IBCLC)Relevant experienceWant to learn more about the WIC Certified Professional Authority Role?Call 308-865-5356 and ask for Judy, or email jschultz@mnca.net.Make a difference in your community. Love your hours. Grow your career. Join the WIC team in Hastings!