Dietitian

Title

Dietitian

19211

$63,346 minimum, negotiable based on relevant years of experience

4

Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Southern Va Mental Health Inst

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General Public - G

The position provides services to ensure that Individuals receive nutritional meals based on established standards set by the American Dietary Association and monitored by TJC and CMS. Oversight areas will include review of dietary assessments, dietary consults on physician orders, assessing appropriateness of special diets, maintenance of Net Menu, and screening of meal plan cards for accuracy.
The position will provide periodic oversight of Individual and group nutritional education sessions, as necessary. The position will endeavor to incorporate Recovery principles throughout all processes.

• Registered Dietitian certification.
• Degree in Nutrition from an accredited university (education cannot be substituted by experience).
• Experience as a Dietitian in healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of PCs, Windows, and Office software products and knowledge of computerized dietary software, preferably Net Menu.
• Skills in dealing with individuals with psychiatric illnesses and managing nutritional needs of individuals on psychotropic medications.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with patients and support staff.
• Proficiency in interpreting federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations.

• Previous experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility setting is preferred.
• Veterans and people with National Service.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.

New recruits will be required to disclose immunization status for infection prevention and management of outbreaks. If you have questions, contact Human Resources.

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Email: svmhihrginia.gov

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. Veterans are encouraged to answer veteran status questions and submit disability documentation.