Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky is seeking a Part-Time Dietitian Clinical in Hanson, KY to conduct nutritional assessments, document care plans, and support veterans’ dietary needs. The role emphasizes writing evaluations, documenting care plans, and participating in team meetings within a long-term care facility.

_license requirements include Kentucky licensure and American Dietetic Association registration; employment is with the General Government Cabinet, Department of Veterans Affairs, at 926

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
• Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association.
• Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Responsibilities

• Conducts detailed nutritional assessments.
• Prepares diet histories and evaluations of resident food patterns.
• Documents nutritional care plans and makes written evaluations.
• Participates in teams meetings.

Job description

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Job ID

2605827

Title

Dietitian Clinical (Part Time)

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$24.86 - $37.29 Hourly

Employment Type

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | PART TIME (LESS THAN 100HR/MONTH) | INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WK

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Hiring Agency

General Government Cabinet | Department of Veterans Affairs

Location

926 Veterans Drive

Hanson, KY 42413 USA

Description

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center is a 156-bed long term care facility located inbeautiful Hanson, Kentucky that is committed to serving Kentucky’s Veterans by fostering independence,preserving dignity and providing compassionate care.

We are currently seeking a Part-time Dietitian Clinical at our facility. Join our team if you want to giveback to those who have given so much for our Country. Make a lasting impression on our Veterans assistingthem by:

• Conducts detailed nutritional assessments.
• Prepares diet histories and evaluations of resident food patterns.
• Documents nutritional care plans and makes written evaluations.
• Participates in teams meetings.

The ideal candidate will work within a team-centered environment to meet our commitment to serving Kentucky’sVeterans by fostering independence, preserving dignity, and providing compassionate care.

This agency is prohibited from hiring employees with convictions identified in 906 KAR 1:190. A fingerprint-supported national background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment..

Minimum Requirements

• EDUCATION: See Special Requirements.
• EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
• Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
• Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
• SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Ky. Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists http://bdn.ky.gov/ Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for the American Dietetic Association. http://www.cdrnet.org/ Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.

Working Conditions

Work is typically performed in a food service setting.

Probationary Period

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

Contact

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Katie Burgett at [e-mail] or 270-322-3566.

Equal Opportunity Employer

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D