NUTRITIONIST 2 (REGISTERED DIETITIAN, REGIONAL DIABETES PROGRAMS) - 06022026-78066

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, RUTHERFORD COUNTY

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Current registration as an active status Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and experience equivalent to one year of professional nutrition work is preferred.

OR

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master's degree in human nutrition, dietetics, or any public or community health field dealing with applied human nutrition; and possession of proof of registration in active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Necessary Special Qualifications: Possession of proof of registration in an active status as a Registered Dietitian (RD) with the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required at time of appointment and must be maintained during employment in the Nutritionist 2 job classification. A valid motor vehicle operator's license is required.

Overview

The Tennessee Department of Health is seeking a Nutritionist 2, Registered Dietitian, to support regional Diabetes programs and provide Medical Nutrition Education for Mid-Cumberland Region health departments. This Nutritionist 2 will be based in the Rutherford County Health Department in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

Responsibilities

• As a Registered Dietitian of the clinical care team cultivates a climate of excellence, trust, and compassion for patients and team.
• Conduct Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support and Diabetes Prevention Program sessions in group and individual settings and record data into appropriate systems.
• Utilize appropriate data to identify care needs for care management.
• Provide wellness counseling and nutrition education in group sessions.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services to create customized nutrition plans with the goal of improving health through nutrition.
• Provide medical nutrition telehealth services for other health departments in Mid-Cumberland Region.

Competencies (KSA's)

1. Customer Focus
2. Decision Quality
3. Communicates Effectively
4. Collaborates
5. Instills Trust

1. Customer and Personal Service
2. Biology
3. Sociology and Anthropology
4. Psychology
5. English Language

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Service Orientation
3. Time Management
4. Critical Thinking
5. Speaking

1. Written Comprehension
2. Speech Clarity
3. Speech Recognition
4. Number Facility

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer
2. Desk Telephone
3. Cell Phone
4. Printer (Scanner/Copier/Fax)
5. Electronic Scale

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.