Dietetic Technician Dsa III

Title: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $38016 $52462

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location:Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public G

Job Duties

Eastern State Hospital located in Williamsburg Virginia was founded in 1773 with a wellintentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus situated on 500 acres consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (DSA III).This position is responsible for providing quality comprehensive nutritional care to patients by maintaining appropriate and accurate nutritional documentation in accordance with CMS OBRA TJC state and hospital policies.

The DIETETIC TECH (DSA III) completes activities with CBORD/ Net Menu application relating the EHR to patient meal tickets and snacks labels as needed (follow through to printing and evaluation); interacts with the Diet Office Manager as staffing needs dictate; and as part of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) reviews patient tray accuracy/ temperatures monitors distribution and collection of patient dislike and/ or satisfaction surveys etc. to ensure quality of nutritional care.

The qualified candidate should possess:

• Knowledge in basic and therapeutic nutrition; food preparation; nutritional programs; service standards; and nutritional standards by JACHO OBRA and CMS; and service standards.
• Proficient in calculating caloric protein and fluid needs IBW and IBW Range BMI and% change in weight.
• Experience performing routine patient education on diets and potential drugnutrient interactions.
• Experience in providing nutrition care to patients individually and in groups and demonstrate an ability to document patient interactions.
  

In addition performing the essential functions of this position requires prolonged sitting manual dexterity on keyboard bending stooping and routine lifting of 50 pounds or 25 of body weight (whichever is less).

Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietetic Tech within two years of date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dietetic Technician Registered (DTR) as established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration the credentialing agency for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or must be within two 2 years of date of hire.
• Some experience completing nutritional assessments and documentation in a medical record.

**DTR exam eligibility requirements: Associates Degree and completion ACEND Accredited Dietetic Technician Program (with 450 supervised practice hours) or Bachelors Degree and completion of ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working a mental health institution or nursing home is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency pandemic or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights weekends and holidays and/or overtime as requested in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed emailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five 5 business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans paid life insurance and retirement plans 12 paid holidays annual and sick leave.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone #for assistance. Minorities Individuals with disabilities Veterans and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race sex color national origin religion sexual orientation gender identity age veteran status political affiliation genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: PLEASE CHECK APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). ServiceConnected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1 2022 February 29 2024 can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.