Title: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN / DSA III

State Role Title: 49053

Hiring Range: $38,016 - $52,462

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: www.esh.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with a well-intentional emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state of the art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system, and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of DIETETIC TECHNICIAN (DSA III).  This position is responsible for providing quality comprehensive nutritional care to patients by maintaining appropriate and accurate nutritional documentation in accordance with CMS, OBRA, TJC, state and hospital policies.

The DIETETIC TECH (DSA III) completes activities with CBORD/ Net Menu application relating the EHR to patient meal tickets and snacks labels as needed (follow through to printing and evaluation); interacts with the Diet Office Manager, as staffing needs dictate; and, as part of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI), reviews patient tray accuracy/ temperatures monitors distribution and collection of patient dislike and/ or satisfaction surveys, etc. to ensure quality of nutritional care.

The qualified candidate should possess:

• Knowledge in basic and therapeutic nutrition; food preparation; nutritional programs; service standards; and nutritional standards by JACHO, OBRA, and CMS; and service standards.
• Proficient in calculating caloric, protein and fluid needs, IBW and IBW Range, BMI, and% change in weight.
• Experience performing routine patient education on diets and potential drug-nutrient interactions.
• Experience in providing nutrition care to patients individually and in groups and demonstrate an ability to document patient interactions.
  

In addition, performing the essential functions of this position requires prolonged sitting, manual dexterity on keyboard, bending, stooping and routine lifting of 50 pounds or 25% of body weight (whichever is less).

Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietetic Tech within two years of date of hire.

Minimum Qualifications

• Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) as established by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing agency for The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or must be within two (2) years of date of hire.
• Some experience completing nutritional assessments and documentation in a medical record.

**DTR exam eligibility requirements: Associates Degree and completion ACEND Accredited Dietetic Technician Program (with 450 supervised practice hours) or Bachelor's Degree and completion of ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics.

Additional Considerations

• Experience working a mental health institution or nursing home is preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL only accepts online applications via PAGEUP. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your PAGEUP account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (HR Rep phone # 757-208-7717) for assistance. Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.

EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics or disability.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (federal CMS) guidance on Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires vaccination of all employees or an exemption. A job offer of employment is contingent upon the candidate meeting these guidelines as a condition of employment.

Contact Information

Name: DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES

Phone: PLEASE CHECK APPLICATION FOR STATUS UPDATE

Email: EMAILED APPLICATIONS NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.