Dietitian

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Danville, VA

1d • $50,676 • Hybrid

About The Position

The position provides services to ensure that Individuals receive nutritional meals based on established standards set by the American Dietary Association and monitored by TJC and CMS. Oversight areas will include review of dietary assessments, dietary consults on physician orders, assessing appropriateness of special diets, maintenance of NetMenu, and screening of meal plan cards for accuracy. The position will provide periodic oversight of Individual and group nutritional education sessions, as necessary. The position will endeavor to incorporate Recovery principles throughout all processes.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian certification
• Degree in Nutrition from an accredited university (education cannot be substituted by experience)
• Experience as a Dietitian in healthcare setting
• Knowledge of PCs, Windows, and Office software products
• Knowledge of computerized dietary software, preferably NetMenu
• Skills in dealing with individuals with psychiatric illnesses
• Skills in managing nutritional needs of individuals on psychotropic medications
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with patients and support staff
• Proficiency in interpreting federal, state, and accrediting agency regulations

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience working in a hospital or long-term care facility setting
• Veterans and people with National Service
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Review of dietary assessments
• Dietary consults on physician orders
• Assessing appropriateness of special diets
• Maintenance of NetMenu
• Screening of meal plan cards for accuracy
• Provide periodic oversight of Individual and group nutritional education sessions
• Incorporate Recovery principles throughout all processes

Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on relevant years of experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level