Clinical Dietitian

Agency: Adult Correction Division: COO - OPS - Inst-Admin Prgms , Standards Job Classification Title: Clinical Dietitian (NS) Position Number: 60066862 Grade: MH12 About Us: The NC Department of Adult Correction is one of the largest state agencies with more than 14,000 employees. It is responsible for safeguarding and preserving lives and property through prevention, protection, and preparation as well as the care, custody, and supervision of all adults sentenced for violating North Carolina laws. This department includes state prisons with custody, healthcare, and facility operations staff as well as probation/parole officers who supervised sentenced people in the community. Other divisions include Administration, Health Services, Rehabilitation & Reentry, Special Operations and the Post-Release Supervision & Parole Commission. We have a mission that matters! Description of Work: The Medical Dietitian position is responsible for assessing nutritional status of offenders in prisons throughout the State of NC in the Dept. of Adult Correction and make recommendations to providers regarding optimal medical nutrition therapy and compliance. This position will also be required to provide training for in-service classes for food service and medical staff on nutrition and being able to evaluate the program outcomes. The Medical Dietitian will serve as the liaison between Food Management and the Medical Departments to ensure that therapeutic diet orders are written in accordance with policy. This position requires thorough knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy and how it relates to chronic diseases and must be proficient in assessing nutritional status. This position is also required to be able to communicate effectively both written and orally and must be proficient in using computers to include Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities / Management Preferences: Salary Range: $52,848.00 - $79,272.00 Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and its application in the management of chronic diseases. Proficiency in conducting thorough nutritional assessments to determine individual nutrition status and needs. Proven ability to design and deliver workshops and in‑service trainings, including conducting research, organizing agendas, developing educational materials, presenting content, and evaluating program effectiveness. Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to convey information clearly to individuals with diverse educational backgrounds. Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills and related software applications. Compensation and Benefits: The State of North Carolina offers excellent comprehensive benefits. Employees can participate in health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, and the NCFlex program (numerous high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre‑tax basis). Employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and community service leave. In addition, paid parental leave is available to eligible employees. Visit the website for State Benefits. Minimum Education and Experience: 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 ACEND and current registration, in good standing, administered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and two years of experience in a clinical dietary setting. Veterans’ and National Guard Preference: Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD‑214 Member‑4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application, if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing. Applicants who are former members of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application. ADA Accommodations: Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, NCDAC will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below. EEO Statement: The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Recruiter: Silvia Moore Grice‑Sugg Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr