Registered Dietitian II/III - Bilingual Required

County of Ventura; California; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their Ambulatory Care team. In this vital role, you will assess patients' nutritional needs, develop personalized care plans, and provide essential education to patients and staff. This position offers a unique opportunity to impact community health positively while working alongside a team of passionate health care professionals. The organization prides itself on its commitment to excellence and offers a comprehensive benefits package, including flexible spending accounts, health plans, and a pension plan. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Bilingual Incentive

Educational Incentive

Market-Based Premium Pay

Vacation Accrual

Deferred Compensation

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Pension Plan

12 Paid Holidays

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics and registration with CDR required.
• Two to three years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and develop care plans for patients.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and staff.

Skills

Nutrition Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Patient Education

Bilingual (English and Spanish)

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

The current vacancy is with the Ambulatory Care department which is a system of primary care and specialty care medical clinics conveniently located throughout the County of Ventura. In keeping with the mission of the Ventura County Health Care Agency, our team of dedicated physicians, nurses and other health care professionals seek to set the standard in health care excellence.

As a member of the health care team, the Registered Dietitian is responsible for the nutrition assessment of patients. Dietitians develop and implement nutrition care plans and nutrition therapy and evaluate and adjust treatment as necessary. In addition, incumbents may participate in the education of co-workers, including resident physicians and outpatient education at off-campus clinic sites.

APPROXIMATE SALARIES

Registered Dietitian II: $28.21 - $41.53 Hourly
Registered Dietitian III: $31.96 - $47.04 Hourly

WHAT WE OFFER

The County of Ventura offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the annual salary an employee within these positions may also be eligible for the following:

• Bilingual Incentive - Incumbents may be eligible for bilingual incentive depending upon operational needs and certification of skill.
• Educational Incentive - Incumbents may also be eligible for an educational incentive of 2.5% for completion of an associate degree, 3.5% for completion of a bachelor’s degree, or 5% for completion of a graduate degree for educational attainments not specifically required by the position.
• Market-Based Premium Pay - Registered Dietitians assigned to Ambulatory Care who hold and use a Certified Diabetic Education certification may be eligible for $2.50 market-based premium pay.
• Vacation Accrual - New regular, full-time employees shall accrue approximately 14 days of vacation a year for the first 10,400 hours or 5 years of service.
• Deferred Compensation - Eligible to participate in the County's 401(k) Shared Savings Plan and/or the Section 457 Plan. This position is eligible for up to a 3% match on your 401(k) contributions.
• Health Plans - Full-time employees are afforded a flexible credit allowance for purchasing medical, dental, and/or vision insurance from a group of authorized plans.
• Flexible Spending Accounts - Choice of participation in the Flexible Spending Accounts which increase spending power through reimbursement of pre-tax dollars for IRS approved dependent care and health care expenses.
• Pension Plan - Both the County and employees contribute to the County's Retirement Plan and to Social Security. If eligible, reciprocity may be established with other public retirement systems, such as PERS.
• Holidays - 12 paid days per year which includes a scheduled floating holiday.

AGENCY/DEPARTMENT: Health Care Agency - Ambulatory Care
Registered Dietitian II and III are represented by the Service Employees' International Union (SEIU) and are eligible for overtime compensation.

The eligible list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future Regular (including Temporary and Fixed-Term), Intermittent, and Extra-Help vacancies. There is currently one (1) Regular vacancy.

NOTE: If appointed at the lower level, incumbent may be promoted to the higher level without further examination upon meeting the minimum requirements, demonstrating satisfactory performance, and in accordance with the business needs of the department.

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE

OPENING DATE: June 14, 2024
CLOSING DATE: Continuous and may close at any time; therefore, the schedule for the remainder of the process will depend upon when we receive a sufficient number of qualified applications to meet business needs. It is to your advantage to apply as soon as possible.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Conducts assessment of patient’s nutritional risk status utilizing patient medical diagnosis, patient medical history, social determinants of health and other clinical information related to patient care;
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary care teams, participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences and provides recommendations regarding diet order and patient education goals based on patient's plan of care;
• Provides medical nutrition therapy, nutritional counseling and education according to the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation;
• Determines individual diagnosis and develops individualized intervention and care plans;
• Develops, evaluates, and updates education materials and education program curriculum appropriate to the needs of the clinic and its patient population; ensures that teaching materials reflect the treatment standards established by evidence-based guidelines;
• Provides nutrition education to patients through individual in-person consults, group classes, or telehealth;
• Ensures correct and timely documentation and billing in the patient’s electronic medical record;
• Leads health education/nutritional programs to address chronic care management needs of high-risk patients, including patients diagnosed with diabetes, heart disease, hypertension, obesity, etc.;
• Follows Ambulatory Care department’s guidelines, procedures, and protocols for patient care and service quality;
• Assumes responsibility for on-going professional development in field;
• Monitors and evaluates nutritional status and health goals, including self-management goals of patients;
• Attends meetings as requested;
• Refers patients to both internal and external services and programs when appropriate;
• May provide discipline-specific input for development, approval, implementation, and annual revisions of Comprehensive Perinatal Services Program (CPSP) Nutrition and/or Health Education protocols;
• Participates in community outreach and education events as needed;
• If Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE), follows standards for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), Diabetes Self-Management, and may provide education and training on various diabetes medications, including oral medications, insulin, and non-insulin injectables. Understanding orders and protocol, CDEs may make adjustments to Diabetes medication or insulin for patients;
• Performs other related duties as required.

In addition to the duties listed above, the Registered Dietitian III also:

• Provides training to staff

EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

Registered Dietitian II

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field;
• Must be currently registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR); and
• Two (2) years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian

Registered Dietitian III

• Possession of a Bachelor's degree with a major in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field;
• Must be currently registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR); and
• Three (3) years of clinical experience as a Registered Dietitian

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (all levels)

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish
• Must complete Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in compliance with CDR requirements as a condition of continued employment

DESIRED

• Certified as a Diabetic Educator

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, and ABILITIES

Registered Dietitian II

Working knowledge of: nutrition sciences, diet therapy; quality assurance; clinical policies and procedures; nutrient composition of foods; nutritional requirements of children, adolescents, and adults; meal and menu planning for individuals with special dietary problems; principles of therapeutic nutrition; medical terminology as it relates to dietetic services and patient/client nutritional care; local state, and federal regulations related to food and nutrition services as they apply to dietetic services and health care facility; the Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and standards applicable to hospital dietetic services; and community resources in nutrition and public health; and basic training and leadership methods.

Ability to: perform nutrition assessment, therapy, and education; calculate nutrient needs and recommend appropriate enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy; develop, evaluate and update nutrition education materials; develop, implement and monitor individual and group dietary plans; communicate with patients and other health care professionals verbally, in writing, and as a speaker/instructor; interpret program/facility policies and procedures; effectively lead, assign and coordinate the work of others; work cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; develop and/or evaluate menus, and prepare special reports.

Registered Dietitian III:

Thorough knowledge of: nutritional care for patients with special health care needs which may include metabolic disorders, chronic and digestive diseases, etc.; program planning processes including writing programs goals, objectives, and evaluations; nutritional care of patients with substance abuse problems, mental illness, and/or drug/nutrient interactions; principles of therapeutic nutrition; medical terminology as it relates to dietetic services and patient/client nutritional care; and clinical policies and procedures.

Working to thorough knowledge of: nutrition sciences, diet therapy, and nutrient solutions; quality assurance; nutrient composition of foods; nutritional requirements of children, adolescents, and adults; meal and menu planning for individuals with special dietary problems; local, state, and federal regulations related to food and nutrition services as they apply to dietetic services in a health care facility; the Joint Commission (TJC) regulations and standards applicable to hospital dietetic services; state and community resources in nutrition and public health; and basic training and leadership methods.

Ability to: perform advanced-level nutrition assessments, therapy and education; calculate nutrient needs and recommend appropriate enteral and parenteral nutrition therapy; develop, evaluate and update nutrition education materials; communicate with patients and other health care professionals verbally, in writing, and as a speaker/instructor; interpret program/facility policies and procedures; work cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; develop and/or evaluate menus, and prepare special reports; provide technical assistance to other agency and community programs; evaluate nutrition programs and materials; develop, implement and monitor individual and group dietary plans; supervise subordinate staff including planning, organizing, and evaluating work (depending on assignment); assess staff training needs, and organize and conduct training for professionals, paraprofessional and other employees.

FINAL FILING DATE: This is a continuous recruitment and may close at any time; therefore, apply as soon as possible if you are interested. Your application must be received by County of Ventura Human Resources in Ventura, California, no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.

To apply on-line, please refer to our web site at www.ventura.org/jobs. A paper application can be obtained by calling [phone]. Our address is County of Ventura Human Resources, 800 South Victoria Avenue, L-1970, Ventura, CA 93009.

Note to Applicants: Sufficient information must be provided under the Education/Work experience portion of the application and supplemental questionnaire to thoroughly and accurately demonstrate your qualifications to determine eligibility. A resume may be attached to supplement your responses in the above sections; however, it may not be substituted in lieu of the application.

NOTE: If presently permanently employed in another "merit" or "civil service" public agency/entity in the same or substantively similar position as is advertised, and if appointed to that position by successful performance in a "merit" or "civil service" style examination, then appointment by "Lateral Transfer" may be possible.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE – qualifying: All applicants are required to complete and submit the questionnaire for this examination at the time of filing. This questionnaire may be used throughout the examination process to assist in determining each applicant's qualifications for the position. Failure to complete and submit the questionnaire may result in removal of the application from further consideration.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE EVALUATION – 100%: A Training and Experience Evaluation (T&E) is a structured evaluation of the job application materials submitted by a candidate, including the written responses to the supplemental questionnaire. The T&E is NOT a determination of whether the candidate meets the stated requirements; rather, the T&E is one method for determining who are the better qualified among those who have shown that they meet the stated requirements.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: A thorough pre-employment, post offer background investigation which may include inquiry into past employment, education, criminal background information, and driving record may be required for this position.

For further information about this recruitment, please contact Maritza David by e-mail at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: The County of Ventura is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.