REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Job Posting : Registered Dietitian (Safety), Nutrition Services Department Metropolitan State Hospital-23-001

Department of State Hospitals

JC-381272 - Registered Dietitian (Safety), Nutrition Services Department Metropolitan State Hospital-23-001

REGISTERED DIETITIAN (SAFETY)

$6,146.00 - $8,155.00 per Month

Final Filing Date : Until Filled

Application Methods : Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

Job Description and Duties

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL- Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County

Candidates must be willing to work in any Unit / Program and any shift to meet the needs of the facility.

• This position is limited term for 12 months. This position may be terminate at any time or may become permanent at a later date.
• IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED TO THIS POSITION BASED ON THE PREVIOUS ADVERTISEMENT, YOU DO NOT NEED TO RE-APPLY
• This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff date for review of applications : 1st and 15th of each month.

DSH- Metropolitan State Hospital is accepting applications for Registered Dietitian (Safety), Limited Term (12 months) Fulltime.

Working Title : Registered Dietitian (Safety)- Nutrition Services Department. The Department of Nutrition Services is looking for a Limited Term (12 months) full time position for a passionate Dietitian to join the team.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Nutrition Services, the Registered Dietitian will be responsible for meaningful nutrition assessments, provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) integrated with the patients’ treatment plan goals and provide nutrition counseling / education to patients.

Function as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team. Candidates must possess knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process, Development of nutrition care plans and Principles, practices an theories of nutrition and dietetics.

Electronic Medical Records and Computrition skills are desirable. Has the ability to perform tasks independently with minimum supervision and analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action.

Candidates must have good verbal skills, read and write English at a level required for successful job performance; ability to communicate with Presentation / Production staff and all levels of Program and Administrative staff including control agencies such as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Licensing and The Joint Commission.

Minimum Qualifications : Registered Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association.

Applicants with proof of eligibility to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment).

Special Requirement : Candidates must possess current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and be in good standing.

To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of : permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

It is your responsibility to ensure you meet the minimum qualifications as stated in the announcement as of the date this test is taken.

IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM.

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Working Conditions

Those who would like to seek an exemption based upon religious beliefs or qualifying medical reasons must complete the DSH 3363 COVID-19 Vaccination Exemption Form and provide any required documentation during their pre-employment medical appointment.

Face Coverings

While working on-site, employees must follow current face covering guidance as issued by CDPH.

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Certificate. You will be required to provide a copy of your certificate prior to being hired.

Candidates must possess current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and be in good standing.

Unless there is a specific request to be notified via USPSmail, our main contact will be via email. Email correspondence regarding this job posting will primarily come from It is the applicant’s responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk / spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status.

In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

Employees applying for this position who wish to be considered on a transfer basis must meet the minimum qualifications and all transfer rules.

You may also be required to provide additional documents, such as copies of your college transcripts during the screening process when applicable.

Please provide proof of the highest paying class you were permanently appointed to from an eligible list.

All Examination and / or Employment Application forms must include : to and from dates (month / day / year); time base; and civil service class titles.

Examination and / or Employment Application forms received without this information will be rejected. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed Examination and / or Employment Application (STD. 678) form.

Note : If you are applying for multiple positions, you must complete a STD 678 for each position separately. Incomplete applications or applications received with multiple positions listed on one application will not be considered.

EMAILED OR FAXED APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Applicants are responsible for obtaining proof of mailing or submission of their applications to MSH-Human Resources Department, Selection Services Unit.

Confirmation / receipt of USPS mailed submittals can only be provided for by Certified Mail.