REGISTERED DIETITIAN III

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Potomac Center, Hagerstown, MD

The main purpose of this position is to provide nutritional care to individuals with developmental disabilities including dual diagnosis who reside at the Potomac Center. As a member of the interdisciplinary team, participates in the planning, developing, and implementing of the individual's care plan. Provides information to the team based on the assessment of the individual's nutritional status, feeding skills, ability to follow a diet, plan, and prepare his/her own meals and educates the individual regarding the relationship between diet and disease. Documents the individual's progress in the medical record, reviews, and annual assessments and as the need arises during the course of the year. Incumbent will coordinate clinical and food service activities to ensure that prescribed diets, requirements, and preferences are carried out. Incumbent will contribute to the identification and resolution of problems, participate in the daily planning, operations, supervision, and direction of staff as related to dietary needs.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Experience: Three years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services, one year of which must involve experience in a residential or hospital setting.

Notes: 

1. A Master’s degree in the field of dietetics, nutrition, institutional administration, or other related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classifications or Dietitian and Nutritionist specialty codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.   

1. Candidates for positions in the classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice.  A copy of the license must accompany the application.

2. Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) prior to completion of the probationary period and must maintain a current registration during their time of employment. Applicants who are currently registered should submit proof of CDR registration with application.

Employees in this classification may be required to provide a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated.  The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training and experience as they relate to the requirements of the position.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Please report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work.  For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application.  All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider information submitted after this date.  Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year.  Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.  For recorded job information, call:  410-767-6018.

Online applications are highly recommended; however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201.  The paper application must be received by 5 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment.  No postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload.  If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS  

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.