Reference #: 4632389
THE POSITIONAre you enthusiastic about delivering nutritional care, particularly to veterans and their spouses in need? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA) is seeking a motivated and dynamic individual to join our skilled dietary services team as a Clinical Dietitian. In this role, you will oversee, assess, and enhance the therapeutic diet program at Hollidaysburg Veterans' Home. If you are eager to make a meaningful difference with your knowledge and skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you!Watch this video to see how you can make a difference caring for Pennsylvania's veterans working for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs. Come join the DMVA team, apply today!DESCRIPTION OF WORKIn this position, you will ensure optimal nutritional status of residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional interventions. You will be responsible for conducting nutritional assessments, as well as completing documentation and formal care plans for each resident, in accordance with relevant laws and regulations. Your duties will include writing and reviewing nutritional care plans, making dietetic recommendations aligned with physicians' orders and dietary needs, and planning or modifying standard and therapeutic menus to meet medical orders, nutritional standards, and quality. You will also consult with residents to provide guidance on diet restrictions and give special instructions to staff for preparing special diet foods.Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in theposition description.Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours include 6:00 AM to 2:00 PM, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM, and 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
You will have weekends and holidays off.
Salary:In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITYQUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.Veterans:Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. 7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans' Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov.Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):711 (hearing and sp ech disabilities or other individuals).If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.EXAMINATION INFORMATIONCompleting the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.