Clinical Dietitian - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

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

Job summary

Join the State of North Carolina as a Clinical Dietitian at O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center, where you'll support individuals with neurocognitive disorders by assessing and implementing their dietary needs. This role requires creativity in meal planning and collaboration with health care teams to ensure optimal nutritional care.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist in NC.
• Experience in clinical dietary settings is preferred.
• Ability to implement nutritional care plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete Nutritional Assessments and develop meal plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team planning.
• Work with the Dysphagia Team to determine diet and fluid consistencies.

Skills

Assessment ability

Nutrition planning

Communication skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in foods and nutrition

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Word

Dietary Computer System

Job description

Clinical Dietitian - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

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Description of Work

This position functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team and participates as a knowledgeable resource in the planning of the dietary needs of the individual. This position will complete Nutritional Assessments, consultations, develop special meal plans, calculate tube feedings, complete Care Plans, MDS documentation in MDS 3.0, complete documentation in Dietary Computer System (currently Blueprint) within established deadlines and other duties as assigned. Reporting will transition to Electronic Health Record entries. This person will also serve as an integral member of the Dysphagia Team. The Dysphagia Team determines diet and fluid consistencies and appropriate mealtime strategies for our individuals. Position will attend department meetings as assigned to ensure resident care is achieved. Will develop, implement and follow-up with nutritional plan of care. Contact with individuals in case load to determine feeding skills and nutritional needs.

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"This position is designate as Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events."

***Per G.S. 126-5(c1) (37), this position is Exempt from all provisions of NC General Statute Chapter 126 (State Human Resources Act) with the exception of Articles 6 and 7.***

Working Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm (may require flexing schedule to accommodate resident needs)

About O'Berry Neuro Medical Treatment Center

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O’Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center is a specialized skilled nursing facility focused on maintaining the quality of life and dignity for adults with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs, whose level of support extends beyond which can be provided by family, or in a community living setting.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

To receive credit for all of 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 candidates must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Must have licensure with the State of NC as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word and computer skills
• Ability to assess, design, and implement nutritional care plans for individuals
• Skills in teaching, diet counseling and communicating for patient education
• Considerable knowledge of principles of normal/therapeutic nutrition and ability to apply the knowledge for nutritional treatment of specific diseases
• Ability to assess, plan, counsel and direct nutrition care based on accepted principles/practices of nutrition and dietetics.
• Ability to effectively manage and communicate with a group of subordinates
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for 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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

North Carolina State Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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. You will either receive a call to schedule an interview or an email notifying you when the job has been filled.

For technical issues with your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627. Applicants will be communicated with via email only for updates on the status of their application.

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