Dietitian 2

NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities; Town of Tupper Lake (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage for employee and dependents

Paid holidays – 13 days per year

Professional development and tuition assistance opportunities

Job summary

The NYS Office for People With Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Registered Dietitian in Tupper Lake, New York. This role involves determining nutritional statuses, providing meal care instructions, and performing community consultations on nutrition.

Candidates must have current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and experience in the field. This position offers various benefits including paid leave and health care coverage.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• One year of service as Dietitian I or completion of supervised dietetics practice.
• Maintains certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.

Responsibilities

• Determines and monitors nutritional status.
• Writes and approves menus and dietary instructions.
• Conducts inspections of food preparation areas.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Menu planning

Patient counseling

Knowledge of food safety regulations

Data analysis

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Current registration as Registered Dietitian (RD)

Certification in dietetics-nutrition

Job description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Determines and monitors the nutritional status for each individual assigned.
• Observes mealtime, which may involve travel to a variety of locations.
• Provides nutrition care instructions to individuals, families, family care providers, food and nutrition staff, and other health care professionals.
• Maintains a system for documenting information in an individual’s medical record, including diet history, food intake, caloric and other nutrient requirements, drug‑nutrient interactions, and existing disease states.
• Writes and approves menus and subsequent substitutions or changes.
• Provides discharge counseling to individuals/families.
• Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Attends case conferences for the individuals assigned.
• Collects data and analyzes laboratory results with other pertinent information to complete nutrition assessments.
• Makes recommendations to the team for the maintenance or improvement of an individual’s nutritional status.
• Visits assigned community‑based homes to provide consultation on nutrition, menu planning, sanitation, food preparation, and related topics.
• Requests supplies, materials and equipment.
• Conducts inspections of food preparation areas to ensure compliance with State and Federal standards.
• Plans and conducts in‑service training as well as NEO training.
• Integrates cultural, religious, and ethnic foods into the planning and delivery of balanced meals.
• Monitors food expenditures.
• Maintains assessments and diet order in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Travel required (with use of state vehicle).
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or certification in dietetics‑nutrition from the New York State Education Department (NYSED).
• One year of service as a Dietitian I, or completion of at least 400 hours of supervised dietetics practice under an RD for open‑competitive positions.
• Maintains current certification in New York State as a Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist.
• Eligible for transfer, including one year of permanent competitive or 55‑b/c status and compliance with relevant sections of the Civil Service Law.
• Qualifies for full and unconditional participation in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

Benefits

• Paid holidays – 13 days per year.
• Paid vacation leave – 13 days initially.
• Paid personal leave – 5 days per year.
• Paid sick leave – 13 days per year, may carry over.
• Professional leave – up to 3 days per year for professional development.
• Health care coverage for employee and eligible dependents; family dental and vision plans at no extra cost.
• Paid parental leave – up to 12 weeks at full pay per qualifying event.
• Retirement through the NYS Employees’ Retirement System (ERS).
• Professional development and tuition assistance opportunities.
• Various savings and loan‑forgiveness programs.

Equal Opportunity Statement

OPWDD is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to creating and sustaining a culture of inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and encourage individuals of all ages, races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, disabilities, and other protected characteristics to apply.

All people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.