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Salary: $56,766.00 Annually
Location : Human Services Complex, 2818 Neuse Blvd, New Bern, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 10340
Department: Health
Division: Health Services
Opening Date: 05/22/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Primary Purpose
To assess the nutritional status of prenatal patients and develop a plan of care that will meet their nutritional needs and result in an optimal pregnancy outcome.
Essential Functions
Certify the patient in WIC if eligibility criteria are met. Document the assessment and care plan in the Crossroads system. Document the plan and patient's response to the plan in Crossroads and provide feedback. Assign food packages as needed to WIC clients.
Assess the nutritional status of all maternity clinic prenatal patients by collecting and evaluating anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, and eco-social data. Develop an individualized nutrition care plan based on the assessment findings and assist each patient in understanding and implementing the plan through counseling, discussion, audiovisual tools, and printed educational materials. Provide ongoing follow-up to monitor the patient's progress, ensure compliance, and adjust the care plan as needed. Reassess and modify the plan as the patient's condition or needs change. Document all assessments, care plans, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record.
Develop therapeutic nutrition care plans for nutritionally high-risk prenatal patients. High-risk status may be the primary concern or secondary to underlying medical conditions. Common risk factors include adolescence, diabetes, hypertension, obesity, anemia, renaldisease, irregular weight gain patterns, and substance use. Document individualized care plans in the electronic medical record, reassessing andmodifyingthe plan as the patient's condition or risk factors change. Monitor and document the patient's response to the care plan and provide appropriate feedback to support adherence and improved pregnancy outcomes.
Participate in monthly WIC and maternity staff meetings to coordinate nutrition procedures, goals, and patient care plans with the interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurse practitioners, nurses, and social workers. Present updated nutrition information that may be applied in maternal care.
In the event of a disaster, you may be required to assist as needed. Other duties as assigned by Supervisor, Deputy Director, or Health Director.
Minimum Education and Experience
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetics Registration; or Master's degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition, or Nutrition; or graduation from a Commission on Accreditation for Dietetics Education - approved Didactic Program in Dietetics and two years nutrition experience; or Dietetic Technician, Registered with the Commission on Dietetics Registration with a Bachelor's degree in any subject area from an accredited four year college or university and two years nutrition experience; or a Bachelor's of Science degree in Dietetics, Public Health Nutrition or Community Nutrition from an accredited four year college or university and two years nutrition experience.
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Specialized knowledge in principles and application of nutrition and dietetics to improve health outcomes. Knowledge of relevant medical terminology and skill in documenting in the medical record. A wide based knowledge of nutrition, especially developmental and prenatal nutrition is necessary.
Special Requirements
G.S. 153A-94.2(b) Subject to SBI criminal history record check prior to hire.
Registered Dietitian (RD) credential is required to meet program requirements.
Craven County offers regular full-time employees a wide variety of employee benefits including:
Health Insurance
Health Insurance is provided by ACS Benefits Services and covers a wide variety of healthcare services. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own cost.
Dental Insurance
Dental Insurance is provided through the Delta Dental PPO and Delta Dental Premier network administered by ACS Benefits Services. It covers a percentage of basic to major dental procedures, including orthodontia for children. Craven County pays 100% of Employee Only premium cost. Employees have the option to add child and spouse dependent coverage at their own expense.
Life Insurance and AD&D
Craven County provides eligible employees with $10,000 life insurance and accidental dealth and dismemberment coverage through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional coverage and/or dependent coverage at their own expense.
Disability Insurance
Craven County provides eligible employees with $50.00 per week in disability insurance through OneAmerica AUL. Employees have the option to purchase additional disability insurance at their own cost.
North Carolina Local Governmental Employees' Retirement System
Eligible employees are automatically enrolled in the retirement system and must contribute 6% of their gross salary each pay period. Once eligibility requirements are met, employees will be able to receive monthly payments for life based on their salary, age, and years of service credit.
NC401k
Craven County contributes 2% of eligible employees' gross salary into the 401(k) account regardless of the employee's deferral amount. In addition, the County matches employee deferrals up to an additional 3%.
Annual Leave
Regular full-time employees earn annual leave based upon years of service. Eligible employees begin to accrue annual leave as soon as they start but must complete a six month probationary period before they are eligible to use annual leave.

• Less than two years of service earns 10 days per year.
• Two but less than five years of service earns 12 days per year.
• Five but less than 10 years of service earns 15 days per year.
• 10 but less than 20 years of service earns 18 days per year.
• 20 or more years of service earns 20 days per year.

Sick Leave
Regular full-time employees earn 3.69 hours of sick leave per pay period. Craven County accepts eligible sick leave from the State of North Carolina, any of its political subdivisions, any local government entity or authority, or municipality in North Carolina.
Paid Holidays
County employees receive 11-14 paid holidays annually. The Board of County Commissioners may adjust the holiday schedule as deemed necessary.
Longevity
Eligible employees earn $200 in longevity after five years of service by October 31 of the qualifying year. Longevity benefits increase $25 per year up to a maximum of $1,000.
Merit Program
Craven County offers a merit program. Up to 56% of eligible employees may receive a performance-based merit increase each year.
Supplemental Benefits
County employees are also offered a variety of supplemental benefits to select at their own expense such as Life Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Critical Care policies, Cancer policies, Long-term Care policies, Hospitalization policies, 457b Deferred Compensation Plan and Aflac.
Employee benefits are subject to change or may be contingent upon funding availability.