What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Dietician position at Virginia Department of Veterans Services?
Title:
Registered Dietician
State Role Title:
First-Line Supv/Mgrs of Food Prep and Serv Wkrs
Hiring Range:
$65,000 - $80,000
- Current State Employees- Probationary period will start over effective hire date for this position***
Pay Band:
4
Agency:
Dept of Veterans Services
Location:
Puller Veterans Center
Agency Website:
Recruitment Type:
General Public - G
Job Duties
The Registered Dietician is responsible for ensuring quality food and nutritional services to residents. Assist with food service operations when necessary
Manages clinical nutrition system to ensure optimum nutrition for all residents
Interviews new admissions
Develop initial nutritional care plans and reviews them quarterly
Attends resident care conferences
Ensures that all areas in the care plan are being carried through
Has a basic understanding of operations of the Food Service Department
Knowledgeable of budget controls, personnel actions, quality food production, sanitation, safety and nutritional care, hiring, terminations, orientating, training, and counseling of department employees and work schedules
Role is to support the Food Service Director when necessary
Performs other duties as may be assigned that are within Dietary department's mission and as situations warrant in meeting the overall needs of the facility.
May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Minimum Qualifications
Expertise in geriatric nutrition, individualized care planning, understanding of common geriatric conditions, and familiarity with relevant regulations and policies, along with strong communication and collaboration skills.
Additional Considerations
N/A
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
Contact Information
Name: Beth Rinker
Phone:
Email:
In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at
Note
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Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
Salary : $65,000 - $80,000