Clinical Dietitian - Central Regional Hospital

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Regional Hospital is seeking Clinical Dietitians dedicated to providing top-notch nutrition care. The role involves assessing and implementing nutrition plans for patients, working full-time with rotating on-call weekends. Candidates should hold relevant academic credentials and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible leave options

Secure state pension

Qualifications

• Possess an accredited Master's or Bachelor's in foods and nutrition.
• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all phases of nutrition care including assessment and intervention.
• Educate and counsel hospitalized patients on nutritional needs.

Skills

Knowledge of evidence-based nutrition therapy

Ability to assess and direct nutrition care

Skills in clear medical record writing

Education

Master's degree in foods and nutrition

Bachelor's degree in dietetics

Job description

Central Regional Hospital

We are currently recruiting for Clinical Dietitians at Central Regional Hospital. The primary purpose of the Clinical Dietitian is to coordinate all phases of nutrition care including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as education and counseling of hospitalized patients as indicated.

These are full-time positions and eligible for the full State benefits package. The normal working hours vary between 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, including rotating on-call weekends. Flexibility is required to meet hospital needs. These positions aredeemed Mandatory during adverse weather events, which will be discussed in detail during the interview process.

About Central Regional Hospital (CRH):CRH is a State-of-the Art psychiatric hospital located in Butner, NC. Our location is ideal with four seasons, mild temperatures and provides an easy commute to the N.C. mountains or beaches. Butner possesses small town charm but is within 30 minutes of a major metropolitan area including Research Triangle Park, Raleigh, Chapel Hill, and Durham, NC. The people we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the hospital. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the hospital to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we serve.

About the Department of Health and Human Services
The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) serves the needs of the most vulnerable of North Carolinians and in order to accomplish this, we hire only the most dedicated and caring individuals. Finding qualified clinical professionals to treat and care for our clients is a continual challenge as demand for services grows and the availability of providers struggles to keep pace. We are seeking a motivated individual who is up for this challenge and is dedicated to our mission of providing North Carolinians with the very best in clinical care.

Compensation and Benefits

The state of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Visit theNC DHHS Benefits and Wellness website for a comprehensive list and more information.

• Health Plans:Medical, Dental, and Vision offered for employee and family members

• Leave:

  • Holiday Leave (12 paid days per year)
  • Vacation Leave (14 paid days per year)
  • Sick Leave (12 paid days per year, accumulated indefinitely)
  • Personal Observation Day (1 paid day per year)
  • Paternity leave (4 weeks paid) – to eligible employees
  • Maternity leave (8 weeks paid) – to eligible employees
  • Community Service (4 paid days)
  • Civil Leave (Paid leave for Jury Duty or when subpoenaed as a witness)
  • Family Medical Leave (FMLA) (12wks per 12 months) – to eligible employees
  • Family Illness Leave (52 weeks without pay per 5 yrs) – to eligible employees
  • Military Leave (120 hrs/15 days per year)
• The NC Flex pre-tax benefits include:
  • Health Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Dependent Day Care Flexible Spending Account
  • Accident Plan
  • Cancer and Specified Disease
  • Critical Illness
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Group Term Life: $20,000- $500,000
  • Core Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $10,00 at no cost
  • Voluntary Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000-$500,000
  • TRICARE Supplement Plan
  • Disability Plan (For the Disability plan you must work 30 or more hour per week): Standard and Long-Term plans

• Retirement:

  • State Pension (Time in service transfers to other state jobs under the State)
    • Vested after 5 years of credible service
  • 401K /457 savings plans

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Knowledge of the principles of evidence-based nutrition therapy.
• Knowledge of current trends and professional practices in Clinical Dietetics.
• Ability to assess, plan, counsel and direct nutrition care based on accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
• Skills in writing clear, concise entries using established medical record procedures for care plans and progress notes in patients’ medical records.
• Ability to utilize the Nutrition Care Process.

ADA physical requirements: This work is considered sedentary work (exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally).Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. Seeoshr.nc.gov/experience-guidefor details.

Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR);
or
Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting;
or
an equivalent combination of education and experience.The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. All facilities within DSOHF are tobacco free environments. The use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campus. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Please make sure you complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.

If multiple applications are submitted to an individual position, only the most recent application received prior to the posting closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.

Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Processing applications will take an average of 6 – 8 weeks due to the high volume of applications received. It is not necessary to contact the Human Resources Office to check the status of an application. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for qualified applicants.

For technical issues with your applications, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 919-764-7200.