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Job Title: DIETITIAN
Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $24.08 - $29.26 Hourly
$1,926.04 - $2,341.12 Biweekly
$4,173.09 - $5,072.42 Monthly
$50,077.08 - $60,869.04 Annually
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Contra Costa County, California
 

 
 
The Contra Costa County Health Services Department is recruiting individuals to fill vacant Dietitian positions for the Nutritional Services Department at the Contra Costa Regional Medical Center.

Individuals appointed to these positions will provide nutrition education to individuals and groups and will plan, implement, and evaluate a nutritional care program for hospital and health center patients. They will work with patients, physicians, food service personnel, and other health care team members for the provisions of optimal nutrition care.

Additionally, Dietitians gather information from appropriate sources to make nutritional assessments that are then used to develop a plan for patient nutrition health care. They also observe patients and family members for nutritional information, monitor and record health care data and review charts to maintain quality assurance. Dietitians also identify patients requiring nutrition intervention and develop menu plans.

 Minimum Qualifications:
Certification: Current Certificate of Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, the credentialing for the American Dietetic Association (ADA)
OR
2a. Successful completion of an Accredited Dietetic Internship Program; AND
2b. Proof of acceptance for admission to the next scheduled examination for Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association. (Must successfully pass the examination prior to appointment date).

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Prior to employment, a background investigation will be conducted. Fingerprints will be taken.

 Selection Process:
1. Application Filing: Applicants must file an official Contra Costa County employment application and supplemental questionnaire with the Health Services Personnel Department. Resumes may not be substituted for the official application. Applications and supplemental questionnaires are available at Health Services Personnel, 1320 Arnold Dr. #261, Martinez, CA, (925) 957-5240 or by visiting www.cccounty.us/hr.

2. Examination: The examination will consist of an evaluation of each candidate's relevant education, training and/or experience as presented on the application and the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates will receive a rating of 70 for meeting the minimum qualifications. Additional points will be awarded to those candidates who possess related education, training, and/or experience beyond the minimum qualifications. The names of candidates will be placed on an employment list in rank order for a period of six (6) months. (Weighted 100%)

The Human Resources Department may change the examination steps noted above in accordance with Personnel Management Regulations and accepted selection practices.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER -- IT IS THE POLICY OF CONTRA COSTA COUNTY NOT TO DISCRIMINATE BECAUSE OF RACE, COLOR, RELIGION, GENDER, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONAL ORIGIN, AGE OR DISABILITY.

OPEN ONLY: 10/01/08 MG/rw Exam Number: 1KSA-2008A