clinical dietitian - Morganton, NC , USA, United States - State of North Carolina

Description

Clinical Dietitian (3 Positions)

Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for three (3) Clinical Dietitian positions.

These positions are responsible for providing individualized nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy for patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions.

This position has routine patient contact on various psychiatric care units and treatment care areas which requires travel to various areas throughout the Broughton Hospital campus.

The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills.

This individual is a solution finder, works well with others, and has excellent communication skills when speaking with patients and staff.

Key responsibilities include, but are limited to:

• Conducting nutritional assessments;
• Providing consultation to various disciplines;
• Documenting in patient charts for your assigned caseload;
• Participating on Treatment Teams;
• Providing nutrition education and training; and
• Working on performance improvement processes and other support duties throughout the department as assigned or needed.

There are two (2) schedule options for this position; however, flexibility is required for training purposes and to meet hospital needs:

• Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm or
• Tuesday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pm

*PLEASE NOTE: During hospital orientation, the schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

• This position is designated Mandatory and must report or stay over during adverse weather events.

About the Facility:

Broughton Hospital operates 382 beds and is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF).

With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness.

Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state's system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.

Salary Grade:
MH12


Recruitment Range:
$49,158 - $73,737


Position Number:
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Exam Plan:

To receive credit for all your work history and credentials, you must list the information in the Work Experience section of your NC State application form.

Any information listed under the text resume section; Additional Information or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified candidates must document on the application that they clearly possess the following:

• Current Registration, in good standing, by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Management prefers candidates with the following:

• Experience assessing and/or providing nutrition care for patients
• Experience providing education on proper nutrition practices

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience.

If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both.

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Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR);

or

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting.

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks.

Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

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