What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietitian position at Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero?
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The Department of State Hospitals-Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.
- Full-Time and Part-Time positions available.
- Salary range shown is the minimum and maximum for a full-time appointment. Salaries for part-time and/or intermittent appointments may vary.
The Registered Dietitian (Safety) will be directed by the Dietetics Assistant Director or designee in Nutrition Services at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH). The incumbent will be responsible for the following duties but not limited to:
- Nutrition Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation
- Completes nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process for each assigned patient
- Attends and consults with members of the treatment and interdisciplinary team
- Initiates a more intensive MNT plan for patients identified at higher nutritional risk
- Monitors and evaluates effectiveness of nutrition interventions and outcomes
- Maintains current patient profile information on assigned patients
- Nutrition Therapy Plan Implementation
- Implements the nutrition therapy plan in collaboration with the treatment/interdisciplinary team
- Communicates to Nutrition Services staff and monitors the individualized patient meal/nourishment plans
- Provides consultation to unit staff and patients as problems or questions arise regarding MNT
- Participates in department meetings, professional practice groups and hospital committees
- Performance Improvement/Resource and Training Functions
- Plans and Provides Nutrition Group Education
- Safety/Security/ Infection Control/Emergency Response
- Conducts self with professionalism and maintains requirements in safety, security, infection control, emergency response, and a non-hostile work environment
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants with proof of eligibility to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.)
The hiring process consists of 3 steps:
1. Create an account on CalCareers website
2. Take and pass the required state civil service exam
3. Apply for the vacancy
We offer:
Competitive salaries
Health, dental and vision insurance
Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave
CALPERS Safety retirement and 401K/457 plan options
Click on the link below to learn more about our area:
https://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero/About_the_Area.html
For more information, please contact DSH-Atascadero Recruitment Team at ASHRecruitment@dsh.ca.gov or (805) 468-3660.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $6,300.00 - $8,359.00 per month
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Dietetics
- Geriatrics
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $6,300 - $8,359
