Clinical Dietitian

Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania; Erie, City of Mount Vernon (Erie County, NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to ensure the nutritional needs of veterans are met. This full-time role involves coordinating diet programs, conducting assessments, and participating in team meetings. Ideal candidates will be certified Registered Dietitians with strong communication skills and a commitment to veteran care.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Registered Dietitian.
• Ability to perform essential job functions.
• Experience in dietary planning and nutritional assessments.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and evaluate the therapeutic diet program.
• Conduct nutritional assessments for residents.
• Monitor meal service and ensure quality standards.

Skills

Communication

Nutritional assessment

Dietary planning

Education

Certification as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

THE POSITION

Are you a registered dietitian with a desire to help keep veterans and their spouses healthy? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home is seeking a dedicated and reliable Clinical Dietitian. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to use your knowledge while ensuring the therapeutic nutritional needs of our residents, then this is the job for you!

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DESCRIPTION OF WORK

As a Clinical Dietitian, you will coordinate, inspect, and evaluate the therapeutic diet program at Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. You will complete initial, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments for residents as well as document formal care plans for each resident at admission and quarterly. You will also participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and resident care plan meetings to communicate findings and recommend improvements to resident nutritional care. This role requires effective communication to provide instruction about diet restrictions and needs to residents, staff, and food service workers. In addition, you will monitor meal service in dining areas for quality standards, prepare monthly weight reports, conduct training for dietary and allied health care personnel, and ensure compliance with laws, rules, and regulations.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

1. Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
2. Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. You will have every Saturday and Sunday off.
3. Telework: You will not have the option to telework in this position.
4. Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
5. 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

• 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 the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and 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).
• 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 www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at [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.