Clinical Dietician (Part Time) - O'Berry Neuro-Medical Treatment Center

Clinical Dietitian (NS)

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for delivering quality comprehensive nutritional assessments which include developing special meal plans, calculating tube feedings, documenting and providing follow-ups for individuals with neurocognitive disorders, with coexisting complex medical and behavioral needs. This position functions as a member of the Dysphagia Team which determines diet and fluid consistencies and appropriate mealtime strategies for residents. Position will manage assigned case load and attend department meetings to ensure resident care is achieved. This position has routine patient contact and participates as a knowledgeable resource in the planning of dietary needs for our residents. This position requires strong organization and time management skills, as well as active communication and collaboration with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Considerable knowledge of currently accepted principles and practices of nutrition and dietetics.
• Considerable knowledge of diet therapy and disease.
• Ability to assess, design, and implement nutritional care plans for individuals.
• Skill in teaching, diet counseling and communicating such as patient education.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships as well as the ability to work independently.

Salary Grade Range: $52,848 - $79,272

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/Management Preferences are not required.

Must have licensure with the State of NC as a Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist

Master's degree in foods and nutrition or a related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR);

-or-

Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics, or related area from an appropriately accredited institution that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting.

*Candidates will be considered while completing licensure requirements. Licensure must be obtained prior to beginning employment*