Dietetics Assistant Director-Nutrition Svcs-Metropolitan State Hospital-26-196

METROPOLITAN STATE HOSPITAL-Located in Norwalk, Los Angeles County.

This advertisement will run until filled with the following cutoff dates for review of applications: Every Friday and selections can be made.
However, the Job Control will remain open until the vacancy is filled.

The Department of Dietetics has a full-time, permanent vacancy for a Dietetics Assistant Director. The position manages the operating functions of Nutrition Services clinical area and Clinical Dietitians. Reviews and revises staff units/caseloads based on operational needs. Completes audits of dietitians nutrition assessments. Reviews nutrition curriculum for patient education and attends dietitian groups/classes. Responsible for reviewing and revising all clinical related policies on an annual basis. Responsible for reviewing and revising diet manual. Responsible for overseeing enteral nutrition inventory and ordering based on patient needs. Attends administrative and departmental meetings as required and participates in various committees.

Minimum Qualifications:

Registered Dietitian or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. (Applicants who are eligible to apply for registration will be admitted to the examination but must become registered to be eligible for appointment.)

AND

Either I:

One year of experience in California State Service performing the duties of a classification with a level of responsibility equivalent to Registered Dietitian

Or II:

Experience: One year of clinical or administrative experience in dietetic practice.

And Education: Equivalent to graduation from college with a major in dietetics or institutional management from a coordinated undergraduate dietetic program or a formalized post baccalaureate education program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Eligibility Examination: 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. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Please carefully read and follow the instructions for each process.

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