Registered Dietician Applicant/Registered Dietician/ Registered Dietician Specialist

State of Louisiana; Louisiana; On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established state agency is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide essential nutritional care in a supportive environment. This entry-level position involves calculating and adapting diets for patients, counseling families on dietary practices, and supervising dietary personnel. The role is crucial in promoting health and wellness through tailored nutritional guidance. The agency fosters a culture of inclusion and is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities, making it a rewarding place to work. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Possession of a provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license is required.
• Ability to provide nutritional care in various health situations.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and modify diets or menus to meet individual health needs.
• Counsel patients and families on dietary aspects related to health problems.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Diet Modification

Patient Counseling

Supervision of Dietary Personnel

Education

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License

Job description

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Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: Dietary / Administration

Shift: 8AM – 4:30PM Pass Days: Sat & Sun

THIS JOB IS IN A CAREER PROGRESSION GROUP AND MAY BE FILLED AT A HIGHER LEVEL.

Registered Dietician Applicant: $21.05 Hourly - $37.88 Hourly

Registered Dietician: $22.52 Hourly - $40.53 Hourly

Registered Dietician Specialist: $24.10 Hourly - $43.37 Hourly

This position may be filled by Detail, Probation, Promotion, Demotion, or Lateral Transfer. Preference may be given to permanent classified employees of Pinecrest Supports and Services Center.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.*

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports the recruitment, hiring and retention of individuals with disabilities.

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NOTE: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections of the application can result in an applicant being hired at the lower level of the position in which any are applying.

There is no guarantee that everyone who applies to this posting will be interviewed.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Robert L. Jones

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O.Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

[e-mail]

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Possession of provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license.

Function of Work:
To provide nutritional care in health and disease in routine situations.
Level of Work:
Entry.
Supervision Received:
Close from a Registered Dietitian.
Supervision Exercised:
May exercise direct line over paraprofessional and non-professional dietary personnel.
Location of Work:
Twenty-four hour facilities statewide.
Job Distinctions:
Differs from a Dietetic Technician by performance of professional level dietetic duties.
Differs from Registered Dietitian by lack of professional registration.
Calculates, writes, adapts, and modifies diets or menus to meet individual needs.
Counsels and teaches patients and their families the practical and technical aspects for the diet as it relates to the particular patient's health problem.
Supervises subordinates in the production of meals and service, sanitation and storage.