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Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Clinical Dietitian in Pennsylvania
Clinical Dietitian
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Clinical Dietitian
Salary
$49,839.00 - $75,795.00 Annually
Location
Erie County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-2024-83888-81430
Department
Department of Military & Veterans Affairs
Division
MV Dietry Soldiers Sailors
Opening Date
06/10/2024
Closing Date
6/24/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81430
Position Number
50661251
Union
Non Union
Bargaining Unit
N3
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
00134120
Worksite Address
560 East 3rd Street
City
Erie, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
16507
Contact Name
Shaun Grippe
Contact Phone
814.878.4943
Contact Email
sgrippe@pa.gov
Bureau / Division
Department of Military and Veterans Affairs / Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home, Dietary
Description
Benefits
Questions
THE POSITION
NOTE: THIS IS A REPOSTING OF CS-2024-83888. IF YOU APPLIED UNDER THE PREVIOUS POSTING WHICH WAS OPEN FROM MAY 14 , 2024 TO MAY 28 , 2024 , YOU CANNOT SUBMIT A NEW APPLICATION.
Are you certified as a Registered Dietitian and looking for an amazing opportunity to utilize your experience and training? The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs is looking for a dedicated and reliable Clinical Dietitian at the Pennsylvania Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. Apply today and learn how you can make a lasting impact on those who can benefit from your knowledge and expertise!
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DESCRIPTION OF WORK
As a Clinical Dietitian, you will coordinate, inspect, and evaluate the therapeutic diet program while maintaining adherence to HIPAA standards. You will be responsible for ensuring optimal nutritional status of residents by planning, implementing, and evaluating nutritional interventions. You will also be responsible for completion of initial, annual, and significant change nutritional assessments (SAND Assessment) for residents. In addition, you will w rite nutritional care plans and make dietetic recommendations for implementation consistent with physician’s orders and dietetic needs.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description (https://careers.employment.pa.gov/pd/PD_NEOGOV.asp?p=50661251) .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment (37.5 hours per week)
Work hours are 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
Certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association; or proof of eligibility for such certification.
Other Requirements:
You must meet the PA residency requirement (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) and click on Residency.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.
Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply:
Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx and click the Veterans’ Preference tab or contact us at ra-cs-vetpreference@pa.gov .
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:
your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/testoncefor this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Learn more about our Total Rewards by watching this shortvideo (https://www.youtube.com/embed/HtcSRnndflc?rel=0) !
Health & Wellness
We offer multiple health plans so our employees can choose what works best for themselves and their families. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health coverage, vision, dental, and wellness programs.*
Compensation & Financial Planning
We invest in our employees by providing competitive wages and encouraging financial wellness by offering multiple ways to save money and ensure peace of mind including multiple retirement and investment plan options.
Work/Life Balance
We know there’s more to life than just work! Our generous paid leave benefits include paid vacation, paid sick leave, eight weeks of paid parental leave, military leave, and paid time off for most major U.S. holidays, as well as flexible work schedules and work-from-home opportunities.*
Values and Culture
We believe in the work we do and provide continual opportunities for our employees to grow and contribute to the greater good. As one of the largest employers in the state, we provide opportunities for internal mobility, professional development, and the opportunity to give back by participating in workplace charitable giving.
Employee Perks
Sometimes, it is the little “extras” that make a big difference. Our employees receive special employee-only discounts and rates on a variety of services and memberships.
For more information on all of these Total Rewards benefits, please visitwww.employment.pa.gov and click on the benefits box.
*Eligibility rules apply.
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You must complete the supplemental question(s) below. Failure to provide complete and accurate information may delay the processing of your application or result in a lower-than-deserved score or disqualification. Youmustcomplete the applicationandanswer the supplemental question(s). Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents willnotbe reviewed for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position or to determine your score.
All information you provide on your application and supplemental question(s) is subject to verification. Any misrepresentation, falsification or omission of material facts is subject to penalty.
Read the question(s) carefully. Determine and select the option that most closely represents your highest level of experience/training/certification. The option you choose must be clearly supported if requested.
If you have read and understand these instructions, please click on the "Yes" button and proceed to the exam questions.
If you have general questions regarding the application and hiring process, please refer to ourFAQ page (https://www.employment.pa.gov/Additional%20Info/Pages/default.aspx) .
Yes
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Do you possess certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association, or are you eligible for certification as a Registered Dietitian?
Yes
No
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"If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to certification as a Registered Dietitian as defined by the Commission on Registration of the American Dietetic Association, please provide your certification number and expiration date in the text box below. If you answered 'yes' to the question above pertaining to eligibility for certification as a Registered Dietitian, please attach a copy of your "Eligibility Confirmation Letter" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Special Letter of Eligibility" from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or attach a copy of your "Authorization to Test" letter from the American College of Testing (ACT). If you answered 'no' to the question above, please type N/A in the text box below."
Required Question
Agency
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Address
613 North Street
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 17120
Website
http://www.employment.pa.gov