Job Description:

ABOUT THE POSITION

The County of Riverside's University Health System - Medical Center department seeks a Supervising Dietitian to join their Clinical Nutrition team. Under direction, the incumbent will supervise dietitians, diet technicians, and diet office staff; plan and administer the clinical dietary program at Riverside County Regional Medical Center (RCRMC), assist in the administration and operation of the Food and Nutrition Services unit of RCRMC, act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed, and perform other related duties as required. This position is located in Moreno Valley.

This class is the advanced journey level in the Dietitian series and reports to the Food and Nutrition Services Manager who has responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program. The Supervising Dietitian provides supervision and guidance to Dietitian staff and is characterized by its responsibility for the RCRMC clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and its involvement in the management of the Food and Nutrition Services Department.

The most competitive candidates will have CBORD and basic Microsoft Word and Excel experience.

This position has a 5/40 schedule, which will mostly be Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm; but the incumbent will have to be flexible as the schedule may consist of different shifts (such as 11:00am to 7:30pm or 6:00am to 2:30pm) if/when training or covering staff positions. This position may require working some weekends and/or holidays, as well.

Meet the Team! RUHS-Medical Center

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES
•Plan, schedule, and supervise the work of staff engaged in food production and nutrition services.
•Provide technical assistance to subordinate staff involved in diet planning, menu formulation, and the preparation of general and special diets.
•Serve as a liaison between the Food and Nutrition Services unit and the medical staff to develop a mutual understanding of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program.
•Supervise and participate in the development and maintenance of diet manuals and RCRMC menus to assist physicians in prescribing diets and Dietitians in planning and preparing diets.
•Counsel and conduct special dietary training for medical, paramedical, nursing, and Food and Nutrition Services unit personnel, and patients and their families; supervise and participate in the planning and calculating of special diets and tube feedings based on nutritional adequacy and patient needs.
•Interview, select, and evaluate subordinate personnel; review procedures and methods used in the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program and make changes where necessary.
•Assist in the development and implementation of the clinical Food and Nutrition Services program policies and procedures; perform special projects as assigned by the Food and Nutrition Services Manager.
•Act for the Food and Nutrition Services Manager during absences or as directed; prepare reports and correspondence as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Certificate: Possession of a valid Certificate of Registration as a Dietician as issued by the American Dietetic Association.

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Experience: Two years of experience as a Dietitian.

Knowledge of:The principles, methods, and techniques of diet and menu planning and food preparation; caloric and nutrient content of foods; special requirements for patients on therapeutic diets; practices, procedures, and equipment used in food preparation activities.
Ability to: Plan, calculate, and oversee the preparation of balanced and appetizing menus for special and normal diets; interpret and evaluate information on a patient's charge and make recommendations on nutritional care; advise and train hospital staff and patients on dietary programs; instruct and supervise the work of subordinate staff; assist in planning, organizing, and directing the work of the food services department; prepare a variety of records and reports.

License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Reasonable Accommodations
The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). If you are a qualified individual and need a reasonable accommodation to take this exam, contact the recruiter before taking the exam. For additional information and the accommodation form, visit the Disability Access Office web page at: http://dao.rc-hr.com

Veteran's Preference:
The County has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference. See the policy here .

Pre-Employment
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of both a pre-employment physical exam, including a drug/alcohol test, and a criminal background investigation, which involves fingerprinting. (A felony or misdemeanor conviction may disqualify the applicant from County employment).

Probationary Period
As an Approved Local Merit System, all County of Riverside employees, except those serving "At Will," are subject to the probationary period provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, County Resolution, or Salary Ordinance. Temporary and Per Diem employees serve at the pleasure of the agency/department head.

What's Next?
Open to All Applicants
This recruitment is open to all applicants. Applicants who are current County of Riverside employees and/or current employees of The Riverside University Health System may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Application Period
BASED ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED, THIS POSTING MAY CLOSE WITHOUT NOTICE.
Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. All applicants must submit a complete application by the closing date of this recruitment. No late applications will be permitted.
Include relevant work experience details on resume and/or application.
Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered.

Upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( NACES ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. ( AICE ).

Questions regarding this recruitment? Please contact Raven Padilla via email at rpadilla@rivco.org .

GENERAL APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Please read and follow any special application instructions on this posting. Click the 'Apply' link located on this page to submit your application. For instructions on the application process, examinations, Veteran's preference, pre-employment accommodation or other employment questions, please refer to our web site, www.rc-hr.com . A pre-employment physical examination and background check may be required.

MEDICAL/DENTAL/VISION INSURANCE: A choice of different medical, dental and visions plan are available to elect. The County provides a Flexible Benefit Credit contribution as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding to contribute towards the cost of these plans.

Note: Employees on assignment through the Temporary Assignment Program (TAP) receive different benefits. See the list here .
MISCELLANEOUS RETIREMENT: County of Riverside has three retirement Tiers through the California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS).

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  Tier I (Classic Member - Formula 3% @ 60): Applicable to current and former County of Riverside local miscellaneous employees hired prior to 08/24/2012 and did not withdraw CalPERS contributions. The employee contribution is eight (8%) percent.


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  Tier II (Classic Member - Formula 2% @ 60): Applicable to local miscellaneous employees 1) hired after 08/23/2012 through 12/31/2012; 2) Previously employed with another CalPERS contracting public agency or a reciprocal retirement system, with a break in service of less than six months between the separation date with the previous employer and the appointment date with the County of Riverside. The employee contribution is seven (7%) percent.


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  Tier III (PEPRA New Member - Formula 2% @ 62): Applicable to CalPERS local miscellaneous new members hired on or after the implementation of the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act of 2013 (PEPRA) which took effect January 1, 2013. As of July 1, 2020, the employee contribution is 7.25% and subject to change annually.

A new member is defined as any of the following:

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who has no prior membership in any California Public Retirement System.

A new hire who enters CalPERS membership for the first time on or after January 1, 2013, and who was a member with another California Public Retirement System prior to that date, but who is not subject to reciprocity upon joining CalPERS.

A member who first established CalPERS membership prior to January 1, 2013, and who is rehired by a different CalPERS agency after a break in service of greater than six (6) months.

CalPERS refers to all members that do not fit within the definition of a new member as "classic members".

Contribution rates are subject to change based on the County of Riverside annual actuarial valuation.

Note:

This summary is for general information purposes only. Additional questions regarding retirement formulas can be sent to retirement@rivco.org or by calling the Benefits Information Line at (951) 955-4981,
Option 2.

If you have prior service credit with another CalPERS agency or within agencies, please contact CalPERS at (888) 225-7377 to determine which retirement tier would be applicable to you. CalPERS is governed by the Public Employees' Retirement Law. The Retirement Law is complex and subject to change. If there's any conflict between this summary and the law, the law will prevail over this summary.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION: Voluntary employee contribution with a choice between two 457 deferred compensation plan options.

VACATION ACCRUAL (Bi-Weekly Accrual):
0< 3 year = 80 Hours (10 Days)
4< 9 years = 120 Hours (15 Days)
10 or more years = 160 Hours (20 Days)

Maximum Vacation leave accumulation is 480 hours.

SICK LEAVE: Four (4) hours Sick Leave accrual per pay period with unlimited accrual.
HOLIDAYS: Normally 12 paid holidays per year.

BEREAVEMENT LEAVE: Allowed 5 days (3 days are County paid; 2 additional days can be taken from accrued Sick Leave balance).

BASIC LIFE INSURANCE: Equal to one times annual base salary not to exceed $50,000 of term life coverage. Premiums are paid by the County. Additional Supplemental Life plan is available for employee purchase.

DISABILITY - LONG-TERM DISABILITY (LTD): Benefit pays 66.67% of earnings to a maximum of $10,000 per month; 30-day waiting period; pays to age 65. Benefit can be coordinated with other available leave balances to provide up to 100% of pay.

POST RETIREMENT MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION: A monthly contribution is made by the County towards retiree health insurance offered through the County as governed by the applicable SEIU Memorandum of Understanding.

OTHER: There may be other benefit provisions as specified in the applicable Memorandum of Understanding. Please contact the recruiter listed on the job posting directly for more information.

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