DIETITIAN II AND III - HAWAII STATE HOSPITAL - KANEOHE, OAHU

Full Job Description

Recruitment Number 26-0062 - The current vacancy is with the Department of Health.

Dietitian II: $4,590 per month (SR-18, Step D).

Dietitian III: $4,961 to $6,043 per month (SR-20, Step D to I).

Note: Hiring rates will be based on availability of funds, the applicant's qualifications, and other relevant factors.

This continuous recruitment may be closed at any time. The notice of the last day to file applications will be posted on the State of Hawaii's Civil Service Job Opportunities Listing page of our website.

Requirements

The Dietitian II assesses patients' nutritional needs; develops and implements nutritional care plans and therapeutic diets; counsels' patients on dietetics; evaluates progress and results and prepares appropriate reports; and performs other related duties as assigned.

The Dietitian III provides responsible professional dietetic services to individual patients encompassing all areas of dietetics. Position is responsible for independently performing the full range of professional dietetic activities in an institution. Works under the general supervision of a higher-level Dietician who is responsible for the technical and administrative functions of the unit. The Dietician III assesses the nutritional needs of patients, preparing nutritional care plans and formulating therapeutic diets, instructing patients on diet restrictions and allowances, and preparing special and therapeutic menus. In addition, the position may order food, oversee food preparation and meal service, and assign and review the work of food service personnel.

Qualifications

Applicants will be placed on the eligible list for ALL level for which they are qualified.

To qualify, you must meet all of the following requirements:

Legal Authorization to Work Requirement:

The State of Hawaii requires all persons seeking employment with the government of the State shall be citizens, nationals, or permanent resident aliens of the United States, or eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment in the United States.

Basic Education: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a course of study approved by the American Dietetic Association, including the successful completion of a dietetic internship, or other equivalent clinical component approved by the Association.

Registration Requirement: Applicants must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association or have the documented equivalent in education, training, and experience, with evidence of relevant continuing education.

Specialized Experience Requirements: Dietitian II no experience needed; Dietitian III One (1) year of progressively responsible professional dietetic or nutrition experience that provided the applicant with a full professional understanding of the theories of dietetic therapy and their application in the maintenance, improvement and/or recovery of good health.

Substitutions Allowed: Possession of a master's degree in foods and nutrition, dietetics or institutional food management may be substituted for one (1) year of Specialized Experience as described in the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements (click on link below), will apply.

The information provided above represents a summary of the complete Minimum Qualification Requirements. To view the Requirements in their entirety, CLICK HERE.

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Additional Information

The State of Hawai'i complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require reasonable accommodations in completing an application, any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the selection process, please call 808-587-1111 for assistance.

PUBLIC SERVICE LOAN FORGIVENESS (PSLF) PROGRAM
The PSLF Program is a federal program that is intended to encourage individuals to work in public service by forgiving the balance of their federal student loans. To qualify, the individual must have made 120 qualifying payments while employed by a qualifying employer. For more information, please click: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation

ELECTRONIC NOTIFICATION TO APPLICANTS
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Please ensure that the email address and contact information you provide is current, secure, and readily accessible to you. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails or fail to check your email-box in a timely manner. ?In addition, please be aware that you may no longer receive notification about applications submitted if you choose to disable the Job Application Emails feature in your Account Settings.

TESTING INFORMATION
The examination for this recruitment will be conducted on an unassembled basis where the examination score is based on an evaluation and rating of your education and experience. It is therefore important that your employment application provide a clear and detailed description of the duties and responsibilities of each position you held.

In-person interviews and/or further testing in Hawaii may be required at the discretion of the hiring agency. If in-person interviews and/or further testing is a requirement, applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements and are referred to the vacancy must be available to participate in person and at their own expense in this required phase of the selection process.

Applicants are encouraged to submit their applications as soon as possible. In addition to employment availability and score, the referral of qualified applicants may be based upon other factors including date of receipt of application.

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