Salary : $77,191.97 - $93,827.32 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 PositionDietitians 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 conditions
- Knowledge of dietetics and hospital food services and practices
- Knowledge of nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patients
Characteristics of the ideal candidate:- Excellent interpersonal skills with a strong ability to work in a team environment
- Attention to detail and excellent observation skills ensuring that nutritional assessments are completed
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to identify nutrition requirements for a wide variety of patients and accommodate cultural and linguistic differences
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The 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 patients
- Observes and interviews patients and family members for nutritional information
- Develops and implements a plan for the provision of optimal nutrition care
- Develops educational materials and provides nutrition education and consultation to individuals and groups, and evaluates effectiveness
- Identifies and prioritizes patients requiring nutrition intervention
- Develops menu patterns for individuals in accordance with physicians' orders
- Monitors and records data in the nutrition care plan and charts the nutritional progress of individuals
- Participates in interdisciplinary nutrition support rounds
- Updates and participates in the development of nutrition policies and procedures
- Provides in-service reviews on a quarterly basis to maintain quality assurance
- Provides in-service training to Nutritional Services staff and other health care team members
- Participates in orienting resident physicians to the role of nutrition in patient care
- Assigns nutrition care related tasks to appropriate personnel and coordinates the performance of these tasks
- Continuously evaluates the effectiveness of clinical nutrition care services
- Conducts special studies and projects as assigned
Minimum QualificationsCertification: Current Certificate of Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing for the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
OR2a. 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.
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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.
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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.
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How many years of experience do you have compiling relevant information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments?
- None or less than one (1) year
- At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) or more years
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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) year
- At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) or more years
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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) year
- At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) or more years
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How many years of experience do you have observing and interviewing patients and family members for nutritional information?
- None or less than one (1) year
- At least one (1) year but less than two (2) years
- At least two (2) years but less than three (3) years
- At least three (3) years but less than four (4) years
- Four (4) or more years
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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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