Dietitian Clinical (Part-Time)

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Hanson (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

The Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center in Hanson, Kentucky is seeking a Part-time Dietitian Clinical to assess residents' nutritional needs, document care plans, and participate in care teams.

The candidate must be licensed by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists and registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration; a fingerprint background check will be conducted before hire.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed as a dietitian by the Kentucky Board of Licensure and Certification for Dietitians and Nutritionists.
• Must be registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Must maintain required licensure/certification for length of employment.
• Fingerprint-based background check will be conducted prior to offer of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Dietitian licensure

Job description

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Job ID

2604795

Job Title

Dietitian Clinical (Part-Time)

Pay Grade

15

Salary

$4,309.60 - $6,464.48 Monthly

Employment Type

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

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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 assisting them 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.

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

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