Registered Dietitian-

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Under limited supervision is responsible for providing therapeutic nutrition services for clients with high risk and/or complex nutrition-related medical conditions. Develop nutrition care plans for high-risk patient referrals and approve special and metabolic formulas. Participate in quality assurance processes for nutrition services.

Nutrition Care:

Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of clients with high risk and/or complex nutrition-related medical conditions referred from Women Infants and Children (WIC) Maternal Child Health (MCH) programs as well as other health care providers. Develop and implement nutrition interventions including counseling follow-up referral and coordination of care with other health care providers. Provide and document care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process and according to program policy.

Food Packages and Special Formulas:

Approve document distribute and track special and metabolic formulas per program policy and procedures. Order special and metabolic formulas for drop shipment to clinics. Provide consultation and technical assistance related to special formulas to staff and health care providers. Enter update and issue food benefits for high-risk clients and clients receiving special formulas.

Consultation Technical Assistance and Outreach:

Provide professional expertise consultation and technical expertise and assistance to health care team members health care providers community organizations staff and the public. Participate in the orientation and training of nutrition staff as requested. Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns completing supervised professional practice experiences in the region.

Quality Assurance:

Assist in the planning implementation and evaluation of WIC/ MCH nutrition services. Assist with quality assurance processes for WIC program nutrition services i.e. RD high risk documentation WIC certifications nutrition education and special formulas.

Professional Development and Training:

Update professional skills and knowledge to assure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participate in continuing education opportunities. Complete and maintain advance certification(s) required for the position. Participates in Disaster Preparedness and Response as indicated. Maintains adequate training for Disaster Response Role. Performs other duties as assigned related to the position.

State Minimum Requirements:A masters degree and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian or registration eligible. A bachelors degree with professional clinical or public health experience and registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian.

Institutions of Higher Learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Agency Additional Requirements:A bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting; or a bachelors degree in any field eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting. Some positions require registration or eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association. A bachelors degree in nutrition dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting; or a bachelors degree in any field eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical public health or institutional setting. Registered dietitian (RD or RDN) with a masters degree in nutrition dietetics public health or related degree. Two (2) years of professional work experience may be substituted for the masters degree. Nutrition experience in a clinical public health or community setting is accepted. An active license to practice from the SC Panel for Dietetics or eligibility to apply for a license is required.

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring.

EEO:The Department of Public Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions including but not limited to lactation) national origin age (40 or older) disability or genetic information.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:Applicants needing accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesnt impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

STATE DISASTER PLAN: In accordance with the States Disaster Plan which includes hazardous weather Department of Public Health employees may be required to work in times of an emergency or disaster.

DRIVING RECORD: If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid drivers license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

IMMUNIZATION: All new employees who are healthcare providers are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against Measles Mumps Rubella Pertussis Varicella and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for Full Time Employees (FTE) positions that includes:

• 15 days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
• 15 days Sick Leave per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health dental vision long-term disability and life insurance for employees spouse and children. Click here for additional information.
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices*
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all Full Time Employees (FTE); please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.