DIETICIAN

State of Arkansas; Searcy (AR); Sur place; USD 59 000 - 89 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

State of Arkansas is seeking a Dietitian - Career Path to manage nutrition care in state government healthcare facilities, including nursing homes and hospitals. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing meal plans, and providing education to residents, families, and staff.

You will ensure compliance with federal and state dietary regulations, collaborate with the care team, and support overall health objectives.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and ability to develop individualized dietary plans based on medical and cultural needs.
• Understanding of food service operations, menu planning, food safety, and dietary guidelines.
• Ability to analyze complex dietary and health-related issues and provide evidence-based interventions.
• Ability to plan and modify meal plans to meet specific dietary requirements, including use of nutrition software.

Responsabilités

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluate dietary habits to develop individualized meal plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other providers to assess dietary needs.
• Develop, implement, and monitor personalized nutrition plans aligned with medical and cultural needs.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling to educate residents on healthy eating and disease prevention.
• Maintain accurate records of dietary needs and counseling sessions in compliance with regulations.

Connaissances

Clinical nutrition

Dietary planning

Food service

Nutritional assessment

Nutrition software

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Description du poste

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Division of Local Public Health - White County Local Public Health Unit

*CLASSIFIED AS A SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION*

Additional Preferences:

Frequent in-state travel required. A valid driver's license is required.

This position will serve Cross, Jackson, White, and Woodruff counties, as well as surrounding counties when needed.

Occasional work outside of stand business hours may be required.

Experience working with electronic health records or other patient/client management system preferred.

Strong oral and written communication skills required.

Active certification as a Certified Lactation Counselor or similar lactation support certification preferred.

Active registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) required.

The mission of the Department of Health is to protect and improve the health and well-being of all Arkansans.

Position Information

Classification: Dietician - Career Path

Class Code: MDI01P

Pay Grade: MED03

Salary Range: $59,985 - $88,778

Job Summary

The Dietitian is responsible for managing and overseeing the nutrition care provided to residents or clients in a state government-operated healthcare facility, including nursing homes, hospitals, or other health-related environments. This position involves assessing nutritional needs, developing individualized meal plans, and providing nutrition education to residents, families, and staff. The Dietitian ensures compliance with state and federal dietary regulations, optimizes patient health through nutrition, and supports overall healthcare objectives in collaboration with the multidisciplinary care team

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for clients, including evaluating dietary habits, health conditions, and personal preferences to develop individualized meal plans that align with their medical and cultural needs.Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other healthcare providers to assess client's dietary requirements, particularly those with special medical needs (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular disease, allergies, or swallowing difficulties).Develop, implement, and monitor personalized nutrition plans, ensuring they meet medical, cultural, and dietary standards.Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling for clients to educate them on healthy eating habits, disease prevention, and the importance of nutrition in managing medical conditions.Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of client's dietary needs, meal plans, and counseling sessions in compliance with state and federal documentation requirements.Ensure that all nutritional care and food service practices comply with federal and state regulations, including the Arkansas Department of Health and other governing bodies.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, including the ability to assess and develop individualized dietary plans based on medical conditions and cultural preferences.Understanding of food service operations, including menu planning, food safety, and dietary guidelines.Ability to analyze complex dietary and health-related issues, providing effective and evidence-based nutrition interventions and solutions.Ability to plan and modify meal plans to meet specific dietary requirements, including the use of nutrition software or systems.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field from an accredited institution.

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee's demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.

Licensure/Certifications

Must hold a valid, unrestricted Dietitian license issued by the Arkansas State Board of Dietetics.OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.