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California Department of State Hospitals

REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

76K-100KCAFull-time

1mo

Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-458169

Position #(s):

487-548-2172-XXX

Working Title:

Registered Dietitian-Nutrition Svcs-DSH-Metropolitan- 23-Various

Classification:

REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

$6,300.00 - $8,359.00 T

# of Positions:

Multiple

Work Location:

Los Angeles County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Facility:

DSH - Metropolitan

Job Description And Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit/Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

  • This position is limited term for 12 months. This position may be terminated at any time or may become permanent at a later date.
  • IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOUR APPLICATION REMAINS UNDER CONSIDERATION AND YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: 1 st and 15 th of every month.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting application for Registered Dietitian (Safety), Limited Term (12 months)-Fulltime. Working title: Registered Dietitian (Safety)-Nutrition Services Department.

The Department of Nutrition Services is looking for a Limited Term-Fulltime position for a passionate Dietitian to join the team. Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrtition Services, the Registered Dietitian will be responsible for meaningful nutrition assessments, provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) integrated with the patients’ treatment plan goals and provide nutrition counseling/education to patients. Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess knowledge of the Nutrion Care Process, Development of nutrition care plans and Principles, practices and theories of nutrition and dietetics. Electronic Medical Records and Computrition skills are desirable. Has the ability to perform tasks independently with minimum supervision and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Candidates must have good verbal skills, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; ability to communicate with Presentation/Production staff and all levels of Program and Administrative staff including control agencies such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Licensing and The Joint Commission.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants with proof of eligibility to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.)

American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Bargaining Unit 19.

Special Requirement: Candidates must possess current registration with the commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and be in good standing.

To be considered for this job opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of: permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility. It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

Click here to take the exam: https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=1296

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Department Information

Opened in 1916, DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital is in the vibrant community of Norwalk,15 miles east of Los Angeles. To the south are entertainment venues like Disneyland, Knott's Berry Farm, the marinas and beaches of Huntington, Newport and Laguna. To the west are Palos Verdes and Marina Del Rey.

DSH-Metropolitan State Hospital has an open campus within a security perimeter. The hospital operates approximately 826 beds. The commitment categories of patients treated at DSH-Metropolitan: Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act, Incompetent to Stand Trial (PC 1370), Offenders with Mental Health Disorders (Penal Code Section 2964/2972/2974), Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (PC 1026).

Click on the link to complete the Department of State Hospitals Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey

Department Website: https://www.dsh.ca.gov