Clinical Dietitian - Warren State Hospital
Clinical Dietitian - Warren State Hospital
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$ 50836 - 77321
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Job Description
THE POSITION
Are you certified as a registered dietitian who is passionate about delivering exceptional nutritional care particularly to Pennsylvanias most vulnerable populations The Department of Human Services is seeking a dynamic Clinical Dietitian to join our dedicated dietary services team. In this vital role you will oversee the planning and organizing of the nutritional care of residents at Warren State Hospital. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills this is the perfect opportunity for you!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
In this position you will oversee the development and implementation of a comprehensive patient nutrition care program. Your responsibilities will include conducting nutritional assessments providing diet counseling documenting patient charts participating in treatment teams offering discharge counseling and leading nutritional education initiatives. You will also be responsible for creating modified diets adjusting recipes and educating individuals and families on key nutritional principles dietary plans food selection preparation and storage. Additionally you will monitor and evaluate food service quality assurance quality control and improvement efforts across all areas. Ensuring compliance with food service safety and sanitation standards will be essential. You will also utilize food service software to ensure the accuracy of diets as prescribed by physicians.
Interested in learning more Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Fulltime employment 37.5 hours per week
- Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Monday Friday with a 30minute lunch.
- May change based on operational needs
- Telework:You will not have the option to telework in this position.
- Salary:In some cases the starting salary may be nonnegotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email including spam/junk folders for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
This position requires certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.
Other Requirements:
- PA residency requirement is currently waived for this title.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
- This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
- Under the Act a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports including but not limited to PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
- Resumes cover letters and similar documents will not be reviewed and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e. relevant detailed experience/education).
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date.Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans go to and click the Veterans Preference tab or contact us at .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit develop and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race color religious creed ancestry union membership age gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin AIDS or HIV status disability or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
- Completing the application including all supplemental questions serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
- Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
- Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
- You must provide complete and accurate information or:
- your score may be lower than deserved.
- you may be disqualified.
- You may only apply/test once for this posting.
- Your results will be provided via email.
Employment Type
Full-Time
