Nutritionist II

Recruitment #110813-MDFA02-350500

Summary Statement

The incumbent in this position will provide nutritional consultation for clients referred by medical professionals and community partners. Duties include: assessing nutritional needs and diet-related health issues, using the Electronic Medical Record, determining eligibility and certifying individuals for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program services, making referrals, participating in client reviews on an interdisciplinary team, working with leadership to develop health behavior strategies, mentoring interns and nursing students, and responding to public health emergencies and exercises.

Essential Functions

Essential functions are fundamental, core functions common to all positions in the class series and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties for any one position in the class. Since class specifications are descriptive and not restrictive, incumbents can complete job duties of similar kind not specifically listed here.
  • Consults with physicians and health care personnel to assess and determine nutritional needs, menus and diet restrictions of individuals.
     
  • Develops, implements and evaluates nutritional care plans for regular and modified diets based on assessments of nutritional needs, diet restrictions, and other current health plans.
     
  • Provides nutritional and/or dietary assessment to educate individuals and their care providers.
     
  • Oversees the quality and quantity of food served to ensure that meals conform to prescribed diets and meet established requirements for nutrient content.
     
  • Provides technical assistance, guidance and direction to food service personnel, health care professionals, agencies, community organizations and the public regarding current nutritional issues, problems affecting an individual's food habits, prescribed diets, and/or food service, presentation and preparation.
     
  • Coordinates nutritional services with other health programs.
     
  • Plans, organizes and conducts training for food service personnel and health care professionals.
     
  • Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports.
     
  • May oversee the work of support staff.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS for Nutritionist II
Applicants must have education, training and/or experience demonstrating competence in each of the following areas: 

  1. Registered as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the American Dietetic Association.

Benefits

To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package please visit our website at http://ben.omb.delaware.gov/

Selection Process

The application is evaluated based upon a rating of training and experience.

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Accommodations

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