REGISTERED DIETITIAN 3

Posting number: 2026-01820

Department: DHS - AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES DIVISION

Job classification: REGISTERED DIETITIAN 3

Posting type: Open Competitive

Categories: Health Services

Summary

The Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD) is currently recruiting for a Registered Dietitian 3 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
This recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur in the following program: Desert Regional Center – Intermediate Care Facility (DRC-ICF). This full-time position located at DRC-ICF is a residential facility for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
The dietitian will review and ensure home menus are posted in the homes and that the homes are documenting actual food served by noting any changes to the menu plan. Monitor bills for the contract food service and individual cooking programs. Check monthly invoices to ensure that charges accurately reflect the services provided and are nutritionally appropriate. Maintain continuing education, training, and policy/procedure requirements to maintain dietetic registration with the American Dietetic Association, to support people in having the best possible health, and choices. Participate in food preparation, etc. ADSD fosters a positive, inclusive, and diverse work environment that values innovation, teamwork, and collaboration.
The mission of ADSD is to empower individuals and their support systems by providing resources for disabilities and aging - connecting Nevadans to services and improving their quality of life.

Examples of duties

Current registration and licensure by the Commission on Dietetic Registration and three years of professional experience as a Registered Dietitian, two years of which were in a clinic, hospital, or similar health care setting.

Qualifications

Develop, implement and monitor individual and group dietary plans; review data from patient's medical file; interview client/patient for information regarding medical and nutritional history, dietary adequacy, feeding difficulties, physical activity, and other factors; assess anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary, feeding and behavioral data, and potential for drug-nutrient interactions; determine appropriate energy and nutrient needs. 

Identify nutrition education needs; develop and provide education and technical assistance to patients, families, and caregivers related to normal and therapeutic nutrition; instruct individuals preparing formula and/or food regarding proper food handling procedures including preparation methods, safety and sanitation techniques. 

Document nutrition care plan in client/patient records; prepare written reports, records and summaries; ensure compliance with applicable regulatory standards. Develop nutrition recommendations and collaborate the nutrition plan of care with physicians, home health services, and WIC. 

Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings to obtain and provide information concerning client/patient treatment and progress, and coordinate treatment efforts with other team members as required in the assigned setting. 

Plan and conduct training and orientation sessions for professional, technical and other support staff; research current nutritional literature, recommendations and practices and present new nutrition information and policy developments. 

Establish written priorities, policies, and procedures for the provision of nutritional services; ensure conformance to federal, State, and local licensure and funding guidelines; maintain program records and evaluate services; prepare reports and statistics and participate in developing the nutrition services budget. 

Monitor and oversee food service contractors; spot check foods delivered or prepared by contractors and vendors to ensure consistent food preparation, proper food handling, sanitation and safety practices assess efficiency and accountability of food service contractors; provide instruction and orientation to new employees and food service staff; plan and/or approve institutional menu to ensure nutritional adequacy and client/patient satisfaction. 

Supervise subordinate clerical and/or technical staff by training, evaluating and documenting work performance, conducting case conferences as needed, and implement in-service training to ensure continuity of care and compliance with clinic and agency standards as assigned. 

Communicate with vendors and other local and State agencies including providing information regarding agency/program policies, procedures and objectives and by checking or following up on complaints regarding services and products provided. 

Perform related duties as assigned. 

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