What are the responsibilities and job description for the WDVA Dietitian 1, Part-Time, Project, Washington Soldiers Home position at State of Washington Dept. of Veterans Affairs?
Description
Are you a certified Washington State Dietitian who would enjoy working less hours and becoming a state employee? Then this awesome opportunity to work as a Part-Time Dietitian 1 is just for you! The position is located at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, Washington.
Please Note: The expected work hours for this position is 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Incumbent may be required to work additional hours as needed to complete job assignments for special events/functions.
This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.- Position(s) at this location will also receive 5% Premium Pay for 24/7 facilities. Employees must physically work at the facility 3 days per workweek to qualify. The 5% Premium Pay is in effect until June 29th, 2025
At Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of “Serving Those Who Served.” As a national leader in our advocacy for more than 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla. These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star Families.
As the Dietitian 1 for the Washington Soldiers Home, you will chart the progress of each resident according to MDS guidelines, and you will be a part of a multidisciplinary team of care plan development, and educate and correct staff performance in meeting the nutritional guidelines in partnership with our Dietary Manager.
Join our team and help us continue our mission of "Serving Those Who Served" by applying today!
Duties
Here is just some of what you will do:
- Serve as expert resource for guidance and problem solving for nutritional issues.
- Perform assessments of residents per VA, Medicare, and Medicaid regulations to meet guidelines.
- Interpret Dietary prescriptions
- Recommend, formulate, and implement comprehensive resident nutritional care plans.
- Review and audit patient records.
- Communicate with nursing staff, food service staff, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Document progress notes in a timely manner.
- Review and revise menus for modified diet needs.
- Provide support in planning and implementation of menus.
- Participate in quality assurance, data collection, and report preperation.
- Assist with development of policies and procedures.
- Train cooks, food service personnel, patients, or students in therapeutic meal preperation.
- Assist with providing new employee orientation.
- And so much more!
Qualifications
Required:
- Registration as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or eligible for registration at the time of hire and pass the registration examination within one year of date of hire.
- One year experience working in Skilled nursing facilities or other health care environments.
- A Master's Degree involving major study in food and nutrition or dietetics from an accredited dietetics program.
Special Requirements:
- Must be able to pass a DSHS BCCU Background Check prior to beginning services and every two (2) years in accordance with WDVA Policy 615.000 Background Checks. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.
- Must comply with annual Tuberculin Screening in accordance with DVA policy 670.000 Tuberculosis Testing.
- Requires medical evaluation, fit testing, training, and use of respiratory protection as required by the Washington Industrial Safety and Act standards. Must be able to wear a respirator, medical gloves, gowns, eye protection, and other personal protection as required by a job or task.
- Must be able to lift up to 60 lbs. and be capable of reaching a minimum of 36" using proper technique to stock shelves and access supplies. Employee must also be able to push or pull with sufficient strength and walk, sit, and bend in an unrestricted manner during the entire workday.
- Must have the ability to speak, read, and write in the English language for medical charts and data entry.
- Positions requiring travel must have a valid unrestricted driver's license and must be insured if driving a privately owned vehicle on state business.
- Candidates who are offered a job with WDVA must possess work authorization which does not require sponsorship by the employer for a visa now or in the future.
Supplemental Information
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Employer
Here at YOUR Washington Department of Veterans Affairs our employees come from all walks of life. We strive to hire great people from a wide variety of backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or Veteran status.
We believe in the importance of recognizing the value each of us contribute to the success of the mission of the agency. Having a diverse workforce is this agency’s greatest resource of strength and knowledge. It is through the combination of talents and abilities that we can pursue finding effective measures on how we can provide the best customer service. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone.
The State of Washington is an equal opportunity employer. Persons with a disability who need assistance in the application process or testing process, or those needing this announcement in an alternative format, may call (360) 725-2183. TTY users should first call 711 to access the Washington Relay Service. You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our award-winning diverse and inclusive organization.
If you have any questions regarding this announcement, program, or the agency, please contact us at recruiters@dva.wa.gov.
