REGISTERED DIETITIAN APPLICANT / Registered Dietician / Registered Dietician Specialist

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care and support. This role involves calculating and adapting diets to meet individual needs, counseling patients on dietary health, and supervising meal production. Ideal candidates will possess a provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license and a passion for improving health through nutrition. Join a supportive environment that values diversity and inclusion while making a meaningful impact on the lives of individuals in a 24-hour facility. This position offers a competitive hourly salary with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Possession of a provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license is required.
• Provide nutritional care in health and disease in routine situations.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, write, adapt, and modify diets or menus to meet individual needs.
• Counsel and teach patients and families about diet related to health issues.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Dietary Planning

Patient Counseling

Education

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License

Job description

PSSC 25-50-GJ

Position located at PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: LDH Dietary

SHIFT: 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM PASS DAYS: Sat. / Sun.

Salary:
- Registered Dietitian Applicant: $21.05 - $37.88 per hour
- Registered Dietitian: $22.52 - $40.53 per hour
- Registered Dietitian Specialist: $24.10 - $43.37 per hour

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 to be considered for this vacancy.

To apply, click on the “Apply” link above and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this and future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking their application status. Further information is available 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.*

Note: Failure to fully complete the education and work history sections may result in being hired at the lower level of the position.

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency supporting the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For resources, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf.

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Not all applicants will necessarily be interviewed.

For further information, contact:

Gabriel K. Jeane

Pinecrest Supports & Services Center

P.O. Box 5191

Pineville, Louisiana 71360

[e-mail]

Minimum Qualifications

Possession of a 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 supervision from a Registered Dietitian.
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 performing 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 families about the diet as it relates to health issues.
Supervises meal production, service, sanitation, and storage.