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Contra Costa County, CA

Dietitian

Contra Costa County, CA, Martinez, California, United States, 94553


Salary :

$73,516.08 - $89,359.32 Annually

Location :

Martinez, CA

Job Type:

Permanent Full-Time

Job Number:

1KSA-2020A

Department:

Health Services - Only

Opening Date:

10/30/2023

Closing Date:

Continuous

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit:

TC

The Position

The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is offering an excellent career opportunity for qualified individuals interested in the Dietitian position for the Nutritional Services Program at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.

Dietitians provide nutrition education to individuals and groups and will plan, implement, and evaluate a nutritional care program for hospital and health center patients. Duties also include working with patients, physicians, food service personnel, and other health care team members for the provisions of optimal nutrition care. Additionally, Dietitians gather information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments that are then used to develop a plan for patient nutrition health care. Dietitians also observe patients and family members for nutritional information, monitor and record health care data and review charts to maintain quality assurance. The successful incumbent will be responsible for identifying patients requiring nutrition intervention and developing menu plans. Dietitians may also be required to work on weekends and on an on-call basis.

We are looking for someone who has:Ability to accurately assess, diagnose and treat nutrition-related conditionsKnowledge of dietetics and hospital food services and practicesKnowledge of nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patientsCharacteristics of the ideal candidate:

Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environmentAttention to detail and excellent observation skills ensuring that nutritional assessments are completedEffective verbal and written communication skillsAbility to identify nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patients and accommodate cultural and linguistic differencesRead the complete job description atThe eligible list established from this recruitment may remain in effect for six (6) months.

TENTATIVE EXAM DATETentative Training and Experience Evaluation:

Periodically Until Filled

Typical Tasks

Compiles relevant information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments of high risk patientsObserves and interviews patients and family members for nutritional informationDevelops and implements a plan for the provision of optimal nutrition careDevelops educational materials and provides nutrition education and consultation to individuals and groups, and evaluates effectivenessIdentifies and prioritizes patients requiring nutrition interventionDevelops menu patterns for individuals in accordance with physicians' ordersMonitors and records data in the nutrition care plan and charts the nutritional progress of individualsParticipates in interdisciplinary nutrition support roundsUpdates and participates in the development of nutrition policies and proceduresProvides in-service reviews on a quarterly basis to maintain quality assuranceProvides in-service training to Nutritional Services staff and other health care team membersParticipates in orienting resident physicians to the role of nutrition in patient careAssigns nutrition care related tasks to appropriate personnel and coordinates the performance of these tasksContinuously evaluates the effectiveness of clinical nutrition care servicesConducts special studies and projects as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Certification:

Current Certificate of Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

OR

2a.

Successful completion of an Accredited Dietetic Internship Program;

AND 2b.

Proof of acceptance for admission to the next scheduled examination for Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Must successfully pass the examination prior to appointment date).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

A background investigation/fingerprint and/or physical exam may be required prior to the start of employment.

**Please be sure to attach proof to your application so your application will not get rejected.**Selection Process

1. Application Filing:

All applicants must apply on-line at www.cccounty.us/hr and submit the information as indicated on the job announcement by the final filing date. A completed supplemental questionnaire is required at the time of applying.

2. Application Evaluation:

Depending on the number of applications received, an Application Evaluation Board may be convened to evaluate and select the best-qualified candidates for invitation to the next phase of the examination.

3.

Training and Experience Evaluation:

Consists of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and supplemental questionnaire. (Weighted 100%)

Candidates must receive a score of at least 70, which may be an adjusted score, in order to be ranked on the employment list.

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with the Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

CONVICTION HISTORY

After you receive a conditional job offer, you will be fingerprinted, and your fingerprints will be sent to the California Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). The resulting report of your conviction history (if any) will be used to determine whether the nature of your conviction conflicts with the specific duties and responsibilities of the job for which you have received a conditional job offer. If a conflict exists, you will be asked to present any evidence of rehabilitation that may mitigate the conflict, except when federal or state regulations bar employment in specific circumstances. Having a conviction history does not automatically preclude you from a job with Contra Costa County. If you accept a conditional job offer, the Human Resources department will contact you to schedule a fingerprinting appointment.

DISASTER SERVICE WORKER

All Contra Costa County employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law. Employment with the County requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of Contra Costa County to consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identify, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

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01

Your supplemental questionnaire responses will be used to evaluate your education, training and/or experience as it relates to this position and will determine your score and rank of the employment list. You will receive a rating of 70% for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to candidates who possess job-related education, training and or/experience beyond the minimum qualifications.

I understand the above information.

02

Please select the option that best represents how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position:

I have a current certificate of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.I have successfully completed an Accredited Dietetic Internship Program AND have proof of acceptance for admission to the next scheduled examination for Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.I do not meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the options above.

03

How many years of experience do you have compiling relevant information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments?

None or less than one (1) yearAt least one (1) year but less than two (2) yearsAt least two (2) years but less than three (3) yearsAt least three (3) years but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more years

04

How many years of experience do you have developing and implementing plans for the provision of optimal nutrition care?

None or less than one (1) yearAt least one (1) year but less than two (2) yearsAt least two (2) years but less than three (3) yearsAt least three (3) years but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more years

05

How many years of experience do you have developing educational materials and providing nutrition education and consultation to individuals and groups?

None or less than one (1) yearAt least one (1) year but less than two (2) yearsAt least two (2) years but less than three (3) yearsAt least three (3) years but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more years

06

How many years of experience do you have observing and interviewing patients and family members for nutritional information?

None or less than one (1) yearAt least one (1) year but less than two (2) yearsAt least two (2) years but less than three (3) yearsAt least three (3) years but less than four (4) yearsFour (4) or more years

07

I certify that I meet the announced requirements for this examination and understand that I will be eliminated at any stage in such examination if it develops that, in fact I do not meet them. I further certify that all statements made in this supplemental questionnaire and the application are true and I agree and understand that misstatements or omissions of material facts will cause forfeiture of my rights to employment with Contra Costa County.

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