Clinical Dietitian/Medical

Adult Correction; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 53,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement Plans

NCFlex Benefits

Vacation & Sick Leave

Parental Leave

Job summary

The NC Department of Adult Correction seeks a Clinical Dietitian (NS) to assess the nutritional status of offenders across state prisons and to make recommendations on medical nutrition therapy. The role requires proficiency in Medical Nutrition Therapy, and the ability to communicate findings in writing and orally.

You will train food service and medical staff, serve as liaison between Food Management and Medical Departments to ensure therapeutic diet orders meet policy, and use MS Word, Excel,

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how it relates to chronic diseases.
• Proficiency in assessing nutritional status.
• Experience developing workshops and in-services including researching, organizing agendas, developing handouts, presenting programs and evaluating outcomes.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of offenders across prisons and make recommendations for medical nutrition therapy.
• Provide in-service training for food service and medical staff on nutrition.
• Serve as liaison between Food Management and Medical Departments to ensure therapeutic diet orders comply with policy.
• Document program activities and outcomes using MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Outlook.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional Assessment

Workshop Development

Written & Oral Communication

Computers (MS Word/Excel)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Agency Adult Correction Division COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms , Standards Job Classification Title Clinical Dietitian (NS) Position Number 60064554 Grade MH12

About Us

The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters!

Description of Work

The Medical Dietitian position is responsible for assessing nutritional status of offenders in prisons throughout the State of NC in the Dept. of Adult Correction and make recommendations to providers regarding optimal medical nutrition therapy and compliance. This position will also be required to provide training for in-service classes for food service and medical staff on nutrition and being able to evaluate the program outcomes. The Medical Dietitian will serve as the liaison between Food Management and the Medical Departments to ensure that therapeutic diet orders are written in accordance with policy. This position requires thorough knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how it relates to chronic diseases and must be proficient in assessing nutritional status. This position is also required to be able to communicate effectively both written and orally and must be proficient in using computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Grade Range: $52,848.00 - $79,272.00

Repost - Previous Applicants Do Not Need to Reapply in Order to Be Considered for This Vacancy. Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Thorough knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how it relates to chronic disease is required. Proficiency in assessing nutritional status is required. Demonstrated experience to develop workshops and in-services including research, organizing agendas, developing handouts, presenting programs and evaluating program outcomes. Effective communication skills with the ability to express thoughts both orally and in writing to all levels of educational backgrounds. Computer skill proficiency and knowledge are a must.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M.

Posting Will Close At 11:59 P.M. The Night Before the End Date.

Compensation and Benefits

State Benefits Information:

• Health Insurance options
• Retirement Plans
• NCFlex Supplemental Benefits
• Paid Vacation, Sick, and Community Service Leave
• Paid Parental Leave

Visit the State Benefits website State Benefits for additional information.

Supplemental and Contact Information

NCDAC uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. For more information about the North Carolina Department of Adult Corrections (NCDAC), please visit us at our website.

Veteran and National Guard Preference

Veterans’ and National Guard Preference Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

Applicant Requirements

Applicants may be subject to a criminal background check.

Compliance Requirements

The NC Dept. of Adult Correction must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the \"National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape\".

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.