Clinical Dietitian (1st Shift) - Selinsgrove Center

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at the Selinsgrove Center as a Clinical Dietitian, where you'll provide exceptional nutritional care for individuals with intellectual disabilities. In this full-time role, you will oversee meal planning and dietary assessments while making impactful recommendations. If you have a passion for nutrition and a commitment to improving lives, apply today!

Benefits

Free parking

8:00 AM to 4:00 PM work hours

Non-negotiable starting salary

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Registered Dietitian or prove eligibility.
• Experience with assessments and nutritional care programs.
• Ability to use computerized nutritional management systems.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organize nutritional care for residents.
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives.
• Attend team meetings and serve on the Dysphagia Committee.

Skills

Nutritional care planning

Data entry

Assessment skills

Education

Certification as a Registered Dietitian

Job description

Make a meaningful difference and deliver exceptional nutritional care to individuals with intellectual disabilities! Selinsgrove Center is seeking a dedicated and passionate Clinical Dietitian to join our team. In this vital role, you will oversee the planning and organizing of the nutritional care of residents at Selinsgrove Center. Apply today if you are excited to utilize your experience as a dietitian!

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As a Clinical Dietitian, you will be responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of nutritional care for individuals residing at Selinsgrove Center. Your duties will include participating in performance improvement programs and initiatives, completing new and annual nutritional assessments, and making recommendations to the physician regarding nutritional care and interventions. In this position, you will collect information from charts, medical records, dietary records, and by talking with residents and medical and living area staff. You can expect to use the computerized nutritional management system to ensure residents receive meals consistent with their prescribed diet, complete data entry for the selective menu program, and assist in menu planning for special events and meals. Additionally, you will attend a variety of team meetings and serve on the Dysphagia Committee.

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

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
• Overtime and travel as needed
• Free parking!
• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS

Special Requirement:

• 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 requirea 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 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.

• 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.