REGISTERED DIETITIAN APPLICANT / Registered Dietician / Registered Dietician Specialist

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 in health and disease. This entry-level position involves calculating and modifying diets to meet individual needs, as well as counseling patients and their families on dietary health. The role offers close supervision from experienced professionals and the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care. Join a supportive environment that values the recruitment and retention of individuals with diverse backgrounds and abilities, and help foster a healthier community.

Qualifications

• Possession of provisional Louisiana dietitian/nutritionist license required.
• Ability to provide nutritional care in health and disease.

Responsibilities

• Calculate, write, adapt, and modify diets or menus to meet individual needs.
• Counsel and teach patients and families about diets related to health problems.
• Supervise meal production, service, sanitation, and storage.

Skills

Nutritional Care

Diet Planning

Patient Counseling

Education

Provisional Louisiana Dietitian/Nutritionist License

Job description

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Position is located with PINECREST SUPPORTS & SERVICES CENTER.

Location: LDH Dietary

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

Salary Range:

• Registered Dietitian Applicant: $21.05 - $37.88 Hourly
• Registered Dietitian: $22.52 - $40.53 Hourly
• Registered Dietitian Specialist: $24.10 - $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 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 opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking their application status. Further status updates are available under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completing 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 that promotes the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities. For more info, see the Louisiana Employment Resources Guide at http://www.laworks.net/Downloads/LRS/EmploymentResourceGuide_2018.pdf (Download PDF reader).

Pinecrest Supports and Services Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: Not all applicants will be guaranteed an interview.

For further info, contact:

Gabriel K. Jeane

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 supervision from a Registered Dietitian.
• Exercised: May supervise 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 a Registered Dietitian by lack of professional registration.

Responsibilities include calculating, writing, adapting, and modifying diets or menus to meet individual needs; counseling and teaching patients and families about diets related to health problems; supervising meal production, service, sanitation, and storage.