supervising dietitian - Moreno Valley, CA , USA, United States - County of Riverside, CA

Description

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Supervising Dietitian to join their Clinical Nutrition team.

Under direction, the incumbent will supervise dietitians, diet technicians, and diet office staff; plan and administer the clinical dietary program at Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC), assist in the administration and operation of the Food and Nutrition Services unit of RCRMC, act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed, and perform other related duties as required.

This position is located in Moreno Valley.

This class is the advanced journey level in the Dietitian series and reports to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager who has responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program.

The Supervising Dietitian provides supervision and guidance to Dietitian staff and is characterized by its responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and its involvement in the management of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

The most competitive candidates will have CBORD and basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

This position has a 5/40 schedule, which will mostly be Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; but the incumbent will have to be flexible as the schedule may consist of different shifts (such as 11:00am to 7:30pm or 6:00am to 2:30pm) if/when training or covering staff positions.

This position may require working some weekends and/or holidays, as well.

Meet the TeamRUHS-Medical Center


EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Plan, schedule, and supervise the work of staff engaged in food production and nutrition services.
• Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff involved in diet planning, menu formulation, and the preparation of general and special diets.
• Serve as a liaison between the Food and Nutrition Services unit and the medical staff to develop a mutual understanding of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program.
• Supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of diet manuals and RCRMC menus to assist physicians in prescribing diets and Dietitians in planning and preparing diets.
• Counsel and conduct special dietary training for medical, paramedical, nursing, and Food and Nutrition Services unit personnel, and patients and their families; supervise and participate in the planning and calculating of special diets and tube feedings based on nutritional adequacy and patient needs.
• Interview, select, and evaluate subordinate personnel; review procedures and methods used in the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and make changes where necessary.
• Assist in the development and implementation of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program policies and procedures; perform special projects as assigned by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager.
• Act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed; prepare reports and correspondence as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Certificate:
Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Dietician as issued by the American Dietetic Association.


AND

Experience:
Two years of experience as a Dietitian.

Knowledge of:

The principles, methods, and techniques of diet and menu planning and food preparation; caloric and nutrient content of foods; special requirements for patients on therapeutic diets; practices, procedures, and equipment used in food preparation activities.

Ability to:

Plan, calculate, and oversee the preparation of balanced and appetizing menus for special and normal diets; interpret and evaluate information on a patient's charge and make recommendations on nutritional care; advise and train hospital staff and patients on dietary programs; instruct and supervise the work of subordinate staff; assist in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the food services department; prepare a variety of records and reports.

License:
Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.


SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA).

If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam.

For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page


Veteran's Preference:
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy.

Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application.

For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policyhere.

Pre-Employment

All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting.

(A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period

As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving At Will, are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance.

Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?

Open to All Applicants

This recruitment is open to all applicants.

Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Application Period

BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.

Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.

Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process.

A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account.

If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc.

(AICE).

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contactRaven Padillavia email