Registered Dietician

Title: Registered Dietician

State Role Title:Food Service Technician III

Hiring Range: $75000-$85000

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Veterans Services

Location:J&C VCC

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type:

Job Duties

We are seeking a dedicated and passionate Registered Dietician to join our team at Jones & Cabacoy Veterans Care Center. If you are a passionate clinician that wants to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those who served us this is the place to start your new career!

Why Join Us
Competitive pay and Virginia state employee benefits.
Supportive team environment.
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact by ensuring quality care to our Veteran residents.

Minimum Qualifications

Key Responsibilities
Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment resident nutritional interviews care planning monitoring education and counseling of resident nutritional intake
Provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy integrated with the residents medical goals
Evaluate interpret monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs of residents using established standards of care and practice guidelines
Develop review update and implement educational materials to meet the nutritional needs of residents
Function as an integral member of the care plan team and attend Quality Improvement meetings

Additional Considerations

What Were Looking For
Prior experience with therapeutic or medically necessary menus in healthcare or long-term care settings
Experience with altered diets including educating staff on IDDSI standards and testing meals for consistency
Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks
Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
Prior experience performing sanitation audits in healthcare kitchens
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel Word Outlook)
Experience with documenting in EMR Systems (Point Click Care preferred) for State and Federal regulations

Special Instructions

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

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

The Commonwealth does not provide sponsorship; therefore applicants must be a citizen or national of the U.S. a Lawful Permanent Resident or an alien authorized to work.

Excluding current DVS employees the selected candidate MUST pass a criminal background check.

For consideration for this position candidates MUST apply online at . Applicants are encouraged to be specific regarding job-related knowledge skills and abilities. Resumes are encouraged but do not substitute submittal of the online application. Applications submitted via postal mail email or fax will not be considered. Please contact Human Resources if you need assistance.

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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department of Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation if applicable to DARS to get their Certificate of Disability.

If you need to obtain a Certificate of Disability use this link: or call DARS at .

Contact Information

Name: Latarsha Jordan

Phone:

Email:

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). Service-Connected 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.