Clinical Dietitian (Broughton Hospital)

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State of North Carolina
Burke County, NORTH CAROLINA, United States
50879 - 76318 USD / Year
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AgencyDivision Job Classification Title Clinical Dietitian (NS)Position NumberGrade MH12About Us North Carolina State Government is one of the state’s largest employers, with over 76,000 employees all working toward a common goal: a safer and stronger North Carolina. We are a large organization comprised of various agencies, offices, and universities, each providing important public services.Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more. To learn more about the benefits of being a North Carolina state employee, visit the N.C. Office of State Human Resources’ .Permanent, temporary, and time-limited state government jobs can be found from the mountains to the coast. Find your next opportunity today!Description of Work Broughton Hospital is currently accepting applications for multiple Clinical Dietitian positions. These positions are responsible for providing individualized nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy for patients with a wide variety of acute and chronic illnesses/conditions. This position has routine patient contact on various psychiatric care units and treatment care areas which requires travel to various areas throughout the Broughton Hospital campus. The ideal candidate should be able to work independently in a fast-paced environment and have strong organizational skills. This individual is a solution finder, works well with others, and has excellent communication skills when speaking with patients and staff.Key responsibilities include, but are limited to:
Conducting nutritional assessments;
Providing consultation to various disciplines;
Documenting in patient charts for your assigned caseload;
Participating on Treatment Teams;
Providing nutrition education and training; and
Working on performance improvement processes and other support duties throughout the department as assigned or needed.Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $50,879.00 – $76,318.00Candidates 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. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:Current Registration, in good standing, by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)Management prefers candidates with the following:Experience assessing and/or providing nutrition care for patientsExperience providing education on proper nutrition practicesThis Position Is Exempt And Is EXEMPT From Certain Provisions Of TheThis Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.We Will Be Recruiting For Multiple Positions With This Post. Your Application Will Be Considered For All Noted Open Positions.There are two (2) schedule options for this position; however, flexibility is required for training purposes and to meet hospital needs:Monday through Thursday from 7:00am to 5:30pm orTuesday through Friday from 7:00am to 5:30pmPLEASE NOTE: During hospital orientation, the schedule will be Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pmAbout the Facility: Broughton Hospital is one of the three regional psychiatric hospitals with statutory responsibility for operating as part of the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities (DSOHF). With the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, we provide help and support to North Carolinians, and their families, experiencing mental illness. Our hospital serves the western thirty-seven (37) counties of North Carolina, as part of the state’s system of care and treatment for persons with mental illness.Supplemental Contact Information:DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility’s Vaccination Policy.Application Process
Be sure to complete the application in its entirety. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing this application.

  • Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
  • Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.
  • If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the initial application will be reviewed by the hiring manager until a decision is made. Afterwards, other applications will follow the same review process. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
  • Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
  • Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. The State of North Carolina/Office of State Human Resources uses the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as a referral resource for applicants who need to have their credentials certified as equivalent. For a list of organizations that perform this specialized service, please visit the NACES membership website at

.Veteran’s 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 member 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 AccommodationsConsistent 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, DHHS 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.Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at 828-608-4130.Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.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.EEO StatementThe 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: Shanna HennesseeRecruiter Email: SHANNA.HENNESSEE@DHHS.NC.GOV

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