Supervising Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition (RD License REQUIRED) - County of Riverside
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
About the Job
The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Supervising Dietitian to join their Clinical Nutrition team. Under direction, the incumbent will supervise dietitians, diet technicians, and diet office staff; plan and administer the clinical dietary program at Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC), assist in the administration and operation of the Food and Nutrition Services unit of RCRMC, act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed, and perform other related duties as required. This position is located in Moreno Valley.
This class is the advanced journey level in the Dietitian series and reports to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager who has responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program. The Supervising Dietitian provides supervision and guidance to Dietitian staff and is characterized by its responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and its involvement in the management of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.
The most competitive candidates will have CBORD and basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience.
This position has a 5/40 schedule, which will mostly be Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; but the incumbent will have to be flexible as the schedule may consist of different shifts (such as 11:00am to 7:30pm or 6:00am to 2:30pm) if/when training or covering staff positions. This position may require working some weekends and/or holidays, as well.
Meet the Team! RUHS-Medical Center
EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Plan, schedule, and supervise the work of staff engaged in food production and nutrition services.
•Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff involved in diet planning, menu formulation, and the preparation of general and special diets.
•Serve as a liaison between the Food and Nutrition Services unit and the medical staff to develop a mutual understanding of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program.
•Supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of diet manuals and RCRMC menus to assist physicians in prescribing diets and Dietitians in planning and preparing diets.
•Counsel and conduct special dietary training for medical, paramedical, nursing, and Food and Nutrition Services unit personnel, and patients and their families; supervise and participate in the planning and calculating of special diets and tube feedings based on nutritional adequacy and patient needs.
•Interview, select, and evaluate subordinate personnel; review procedures and methods used in the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and make changes where necessary.
•Assist in the development and implementation of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program policies and procedures; perform special projects as assigned by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager.
•Act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed; prepare reports and correspondence as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Dietician as issued by the American Dietetic Association.
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Experience: Two years of experience as a Dietitian.
Knowledge of:The principles, methods, and techniques of diet and menu planning and food preparation; caloric and nutrient content of foods; special requirements for patients on therapeutic diets; practices, procedures, and equipment used in food preparation activities.
Ability to: Plan, calculate, and oversee the preparation of balanced and appetizing menus for special and normal diets; interpret and evaluate information on a patient's charge and make recommendations on nutritional care; advise and train hospital staff and patients on dietary programs; instruct and supervise the work of subordinate staff; assist in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the food services department; prepare a variety of records and reports.
License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at rpadilla@rivco.org .
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APPLICATION INFORMATION
Veteran's Preference
The County has a Veterans Preference Policy applicable to new hires. To qualify, upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.The Veterans Preference Policy, C-3 is available here: https://rivcocob.org/board-policies
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: https://rc-hr.com/disability
Proof of Education
If using education to qualify or when requested by the recruiter, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account at the time of application and before the closing date. Official or unofficial transcripts will be accepted.
If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).
Equal Opportunity Employer
The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.
Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment requirements including a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment). A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.
Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.
General Information
Current County of Riverside and/or current employees of the hiring department may receive priority consideration. Qualified candidates may be considered for future County vacancies.
Job postings may close without notice based on application volume. Submit your complete application by the recruitment close date; no late applications are accepted. Ensure all relevant experience/education is reflected on your application/resume, as a failure to demonstrate position requirements may disqualify applicants. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.
Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For additional instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com .
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MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.
Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).
- Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.
- Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.
- Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. Effective July 1, 2023 employee contributions are 7.25% and will increase to 7.75% effective July 1, 2024.
A new member is defined as any of the following:
CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".
Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.
Note:
This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.
If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.
DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.
VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)
Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.
SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).
BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.
DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.
POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.
OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.
