APPROXIMATE ANNUAL SALARY -
$39,672.00 to
$58,338.72
PAY GRADE: 31
For more information on benefit and retirement programs, please see the sections below.
In order to receive consideration, applicants must indicate their availability for any work type, travel, and location requirements listed.
Registered Dietitians provide nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy for individuals and groups in institutional, clinic, research, community and residential settings and provide nutrition education to clients/patients and families in accordance with accepted professional practices and standards.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation.
*** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME BASED ON THE AMOUNT OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. ***
Under the direction of the Nursing Facility Administrator, the Registered Dietitian I will gain experience providing professional nutritional care and services. This position is responsible for monitoring and assuring meal quality and evaluating the performance of the food services contractor in an ongoing fashion. In addition, this position will provide nutritional care and diet therapy for geriatric residents; develop, implement, and monitor individual and group dietary plans; review data from resident's medical file; identify nutritional needs for each resident; document dietary plans in resident records; monitor and oversee food preparation to ensure nutritional plans are being upheld each day and ensure daily adherence to proper food handling, sanitation and safety practices and the efficiency and accountability of food service. This position will progress to the Registered Dietitian 2 after satisfactory completion of the Registered Dietitian 1. This position is located at the Nevada State Veterans Home, a 24-hour nursing home facility located in Boulder City.
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications)
Current certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian.
Special Requirements
A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant.
Additional Position Criteria
Registered Dietitian License by the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
Certification by the Commission on Dietetic Registration as a Registered Dietitian.
The Examination
Application Evaluation Exam
The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
