Description of Work

Salary Grade: 69

Salary Range: $38,125 - $60,604 Annually



The NC Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 18,000 employees. In collaboration with its partners, it is responsible for ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all North Carolinians.



If you are looking for a challenging career, consider the Clinical Dietitian I opportunity at Central Regional Hospital (CRH) in Butner, NC. CRH serves the central region of the state and is one of three state-operated psychiatric hospitals in North Carolina whose purpose is to diagnose and treat children, adolescents and adults with mental illness.



CRH is an inpatient facility and the Clinical Dietitian I position is located in Nutrition Services. The primary purpose of the Clinical Dietitian is to coordinate all phases of nutrition care including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation, as well as education and counseling of hospitalized patients as indicated. The work schedule has variable hours Monday through Friday 7am-5pm and on-call weekends.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

Qualified applicants must possess and application must clearly reflect work experience that demonstrates the following:



Must be a Registered Dietitian and licensed as a Dietitian with the state of North Carolina.

Considerable knowledge of the principles of evidence-based nutrition therapy with the ability to apply knowledge. In-depth knowledge of current trends and professional practices in Clinical Dietetics. Ability to assess, plan, counsel and direct nutrition care based on accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationship with patients, peers, other Nutrition Services staff, and medical treatment team members. Knowledge of human behavior and techniques for effective behavior changes. Skills in writing clear, concise entries using established medical record procedures for care plans and progress notes in patients' medical records. Ability to monitor and maintain quality standards of nutrition care using agency standards of practice. Ability to develop and communicate educational media for a varied target audience. Ability to utilize the Nutrition Care Process. Management prefers experience as a clinical dietitian.



ADA Physical Requirements will be discussed during the interview. The work is considered sedentary (exceeding up to 10 pounds of force occasionally).



Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution and completion of an ADA approved coordinated undergraduate program or Dietetic Internship with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred, or a master's degree in nutrition, food service, or dietetics from an appropriately accredited institution with the ADA Commission on Dietetic Registration eligibility preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

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