Nutritionist IV/Registered Dietitian - Columbia, United States - State of South Carolina

Description

Salary: $53, $58,069.00 Annually

Location : Horry County, SC

Job Type: FTE - Full-Time

Job Number: 163105/

Agency: DHEC-PH Region-Pee Dee

Opening Date: 03/21/2024

Closing Date: 5/11/2024 11:59 PM Eastern

Class Code:: KB50

Position Number::

Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)

Pay Band: Band 6

Hiring Range - Min.: $53,069.00

Hiring Range - Max.: $58,069.00

Opening Date: 04/08/2024

EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume may be uploaded for review but will NOT substitute for completing any section of the application. Supplemental questions are considered part of the application and must be completed. The quality of the application presented (completeness and accuracy as well as grammar and spelling) will be considered prior to the offer of an interview. A criminal records check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.

Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

Careers at DHEC: Work that makes a difference

Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity

Responible for providing therapeutic nutrition for clients with high-risk and/or complex nutrition related medial conditions. Develop nutrition care plans for high-risk patient referrals and approve special and metabolic formulas. Participate in quality assurance processes for nutrition services.

Nutrition Care: Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of client with high-risk and/or complex nutrition related medical conditions as referred from WIC, MCH programs, as well as other health care providers. Develop and implement nutrition interventions including counseling, follow-up, referral, and coordination of care with other health care providers. Provide and document care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and according to program policy.

Special Formulas: Approve, document, distribute, and track special and metabolic formulas per program policy and procedures. Provide consultation and technical assistance related to special formulas to staff and health care providers.

Consultation, Technical Assistance, and Outreach: Provide professional expertise, consultation and technical expertise and assistance to health care team members, health care providers, community organizations, staff, and the public. Participate in the orientation and training of nutritional staff as requested. Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns completing supervised professional practice experiences in the region.

Quality Assurance: Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of MCH nutrition services. Assist with quality assurance processes for MCH program nutrition services.

Professional Development and Training: Update professional skills and knowledge to assure delivery of quality nutrition services. Participate in continuing education opportunities. Complete and maintain advance certification required for the position.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Minimum Requirements: Some positions require registration or eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association. A bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor's degree in any field, eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.

Agency Additional Requirements: Registered dietitian (RD) with a master's degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic, public health or related field and two (2) years of experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health organization providing clinical services; or a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a bachelor's degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic or related field and five (5) years' experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health organization providing clinic service. This position is intended for the licensed registered dietitian with a master's degree with an emphasis in public health or community health or a master's degree and advanced clinical experience, a licensed registered dietitian with a bachelor's degree and experience in clinical dietetics in a health care facility or in a public heath organization providing clinical services to medically high-risk clients. Must have a current license to practice dietetics from the SC Panel of Dietetics or be eligible to apply for a license to practice in South Carolina.

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.

You must possess a valid driver's license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday's.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.
IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Additional Comments

EEO:

SC DHEC is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DHEC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn't impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.

DRIVING RECORD:

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.

WORK/LIFE BALANCE:

If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area - close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.

The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Program

REMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.

This position is part of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control's (Public Health). The work performed supports DHEC's mission to improve the quality of life for all South Carolinians by protecting and promoting the health of the public and the environment. Effective July 1, 2024, this position will transfer to the South Carolina Department of Public Health created by Senate Bill 399 which provides for the creation of the Department of Public Health to assume the public health-related functions of DHEC.

Benefits for State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits
Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits
State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits
State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

01

Do you have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation, in the event a state automobile is not available?

• Yes
• No

02

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

03

Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency will require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

04

If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver's license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a ten (10) year driving record. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

• Yes
• No

05

How did you hear about this position?

• State NeoGov Website
• LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook
• Employee Referral/Agency Recruiter
• College Job Board
• External Job Board (SC Works, Indeed, Association)
• DHEC Career Fair
• Other

06

DHEC employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis. Will you be able to meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

07

Are you able to work early (before 8:30 am), evenings (after 5:00 pm), and/or Saturday clinics?

• Yes
• No

08

Are you able to meet the requirement to stand for long periods of time, if required?

• Yes
• No

09

Are you able to meet the requirement to lift 30 pounds, if required?

• Yes
• No

10

All new employees who are healthcare providers will be required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment. Are you willing to receive these vaccines or provide documentation of immunity?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have a master's degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic, public health, or related field and two (2) years of experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health organization providing clinical services?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have a bachelor's degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic or related field and five (5) years of experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health organization providing clinical services?

• Yes
• No

13

Do you have a current license to practice dietetics from the SC Panel of Dietetics or be eligible to apply for a license to practice in South Carolina?

• Yes
• No

14

How many nutrition specific courses have you taken from an Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation. (Example: General Nutrition, Maternal and Child Nutrition, Nutrition through the Life Cycle and Nutrition practicum or work experience). (One Course, Two or More Courses, None of the Above, Not Sure)

Required Question