State of South Carolina
Job title:
Nutritionist IV/Registered Dietitian (PH/CYSHCN)-Conway Health Dept.-Negotiable&Partial Remote Work
Company
State of South Carolina
Job description
Careers at DPH: Work that makes a difference!Embracing Service, Inspiring Innovation, Promoting Teamwork, Pursuing Excellence, and Advancing Equity
Headquarters Negotiable within the Pee Dee Region between Conway, Florence or Horry Counties. This position is eligible for partially remote or adjusted work hours after six (6) months of employment.Is responsible for providing therapeutic nutrition services for clients with high risk and/or complex nutrition-related medical conditions. Develop nutrition care plans for high risk patient referrals and approve special and metabolic formulas. Participate in quality assurance processes for nutrition services. Provides care coordination to Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs (CYSHCN) clients in a public health setting.Care Coordination & Planning: Responsible for providing therapeutic nutrition intervention for clients with high-risk and/or complex nutrition related medical conditions. Facilitates the coordination of care for diverse Children and Youth with Special Health Care needs (CYSHCN) clients, liaising with Women Infants and Children department (WIC), nursing, therapists, physicians, schools, social workers, and other relevant providers. Ensures caseload management adheres to program policy and procedures.Nutrition Care: Assess and diagnose the nutritional status of clients with high risk and/or complex nutrition-related medical conditions as referred from WIC, Maternal Child Health (MCH) programs, and other health care providers. Develop and implement nutrition intervention plans to include counseling, follow-up, referral, and coordination of care with other health care providers. Provide and document care utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) and according to program policy. Develop nutrition care plans for high-risk patient referrals and approve special and metabolic formulas.Formula Tracking and Distribution: Approve, document, distribute and track special and metabolic formulas per program policy and procedures.Consultation, Technical Assistance and Outreach: Provide professional expertise, consultation and technical expertise and assistance to health care team members, health care providers, community organizations, staff and the public. Participate in the orientation and training of nutritional staff as requested. Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns completing supervised professional practice experiences in the region.Quality Assurance: Assist in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of MCH nutrition services. Assist with implementing quality assurance processes for MCH program nutrition services.Professional Development and Training: Maintain ongoing professional development to ensure delivery of quality nutrition services to include participating in continuing education credit and training opportunities.Other duties as assigned.State Minimum Requirements: Some positions require registration or eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association. A bachelor’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or community nutrition and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting; or a bachelor’s degree in any field, eligibility for registration by the American Dietetics Association and experience in a clinical, public health or institutional setting.Agency Additional Requirements: Registered dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic, public health or related field; or a Registered Dietitian (RD) with a bachelor’s degree in nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic or related field and two (2) years’ experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health or community setting providing clinical service. Must have a current license to practice dietetics from the SC Panel of Dietetics or be eligible to apply for a license to practice in South Carolina.DPH employees are required to participate in disaster preparedness during hazardous weather or declaration of an emergency. This involves being subject to duty and or call on a 24-hour basis.
You must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable transportation.
This position may require working early (before 8:30 am), evening (after 5:00 pm) and/or Saturday’s.
Ability to lift 30 pounds and stand for long periods of time, if required.IMMUNIZATION REQUIREMENTS: All new employees who are healthcare providers with job-specific exposure risk are required to provide documentation of immunity or be immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, pertussis, varicella, and Hepatitis B prior to beginning employment.EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS: Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application may upload an unofficial copy of the transcript as an attachment to the application. Please note that the agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript or diploma prior to hiring. Institutions of higher learning must be recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.· Registered dietitian (RD) with a master’s degree in nutrition, foods and nutrition, community nutrition, dietetic, public health or related field and at least two (2) years of experience in clinical dietetics or as a nutritionist in a public health or community setting providing clinical services.· Experience in clinical dietetics in a health care facility or in a public health organization providing clinical services to medically complex high-risk clientsEEO:
SC DPH is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employing agency. We are committed to a diverse workforce. SC DPH does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.Applicants needing an accommodation for medical reasons or a sincerely held religious belief may submit a request for an accommodation. A reasonable accommodation may be granted if it doesn’t impose an undue hardship or pose a direct threat to the health and safety of others.DRIVING RECORD:
If this position requires the applicant to possess a valid driver’s license to operate a state vehicle or personal vehicle, any applicant being considered in the final stages of selection for the position will be required to provide a certified copy of a 10-year driving record.WORK/LIFE BALANCE:If you are looking for work/life balance, this is the place to be. Easy pace, terrific area to raise a family, low cost of living, beautiful area – close to the beaches and the mountains. Low median cost of living, low taxes, and excellent school systems.The South Carolina Department of Public Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that include:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long-Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse & Children
15 Days Annual (Vacation) Leave per year
15 Days Sick Leave per year
13 Paid Holidays per year
Paid Parental Leave (PPL) Six Weeks for mother per year/Two Weeks for partner per year
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation ProgramREMOTE WORK: The option to work partially remote or adjusted work hours may be available after six (6) months of employment for approved positions.
Expected salary
$58000 – 65000 per year
Location
Horry County, SC
Job date
Thu, 10 Oct 2024 06:20:23 GMT
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