Title: DIETETIC TECHNICIAN

State Role Title: Dietetic Technicians

Hiring Range: $39,156 - $54,036

Pay Band:

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Provides quality comprehensive nutritional care to patients by maintaining appropriate and accurate nutritional documentation in accordance with CMS, OBRA, TJC, state and hospital policies. Maintains a liaison with medical and nursing personnel to enhance the effectiveness of the nutritional treatment of patients. Monitors quality of care though ongoing quality improvement.

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 six (6) months from date of hire. - Please refer to the education requirements for DTR exam below*

*DTR exam eligibility requirements include an 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 in 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.

Contact Information

Name: EASTERN STATE HOSPITAL

Phone: 757-208-7717 / REFER TO PAGEUP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL 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.