Clinical Dietitian

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Duncansville (Blair County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to providing exceptional nutritional care to veterans. As a Clinical Dietitian, you'll play a crucial role in planning and evaluating dietary programs, ensuring the health and well-being of residents. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those who have served our country. If you're passionate about nutrition and want to work in a collaborative environment, this role is perfect for you. Apply today to be part of a team that values dedication and expertise!

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian or eligible for certification.
• Experience in planning and evaluating nutritional interventions.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate the therapeutic diet program.
• Write nutritional care plans and monitor residents' nutritional status.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Dietetic Recommendations

Menu Planning

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Registered Dietitian Certification

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

THE POSITION

Utilize your experience as a dietitian to deliver exceptional nutritional care to Pennsylvania's veterans! Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home is seeking a dedicated and reliable Clinical Dietitian to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning and organizing of nutritional care at the home. Apply today to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will coordinate, inspect, and evaluate the therapeutic diet program at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. Your duties will include planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional interventions and completing initial, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments. In this position, you will write nutritional care plans and make dietetic recommendations. You will also plan and modify standard and therapeutic menus in conjunction with the Director of Dietetic Services or Food Service Supervisor. You can expect to monitor residents at nutritional risk monthly, including tube feedings, renal dialysis, brittle diabetics, dysphasia, significant weight change, and any other nutritional concerns then communicate with nursing. Additionally, you will participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to report findings and make recommendations on improving residents' nutritional status.

Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
• Work hours are as follows with rotating on and off duty days including weekends and holidays, with a 30-minute lunch.
  • 6:00 AM to 2:0 PM
  • 7:30 PM to 3:30 PM
  • 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM
• Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
• Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• 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 Requirements:

• You must have 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:

• You must meet thePA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow thelinkand click on Residency.
• 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).
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• 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 towww.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspxand click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us [e-mail].

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.