REGISTERED DIETITIAN DIRECTOR HEALTH CARE

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Western Maryland Hospital Center only.**

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DHMH/Western Maryland Hospital Center, Hagerstown, Maryland

The main purpose of this position is to oversee and/or direct the Food Administrator and Professional Clinical Staff for optimizing Food and Nutrition Services for Western Maryland Hospital Center (WMHC) and satellite facilities. This position ensures regulatory standards are met, and policies and guidelines are followed. This position will coordinate wellness initiatives for the facility as well as provide clinical support as necessary. This position will also review and approve menus and therapeutic diets to ensure meals are nutritionally sound and meet Federal requirements for the populations served. This position will supervise Clinical Registered Dietitians and Food Service Administrators.

Education: Determined by the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice under the licensing requirements for Nutritionists and Dietitians.

Experience: Five years of experience providing professional nutrition or dietetic services, which includes three years in a residential or hospital setting and two years managing a clinical and administrative phase of a dietetic program.

Note:

1. A Master’s degree in the field of Dietetics, Nutrition, Institutional Administration or other related field may be substituted for up to one year of the required experience.

2. Candidates may substitute U.S. Armed Forces military service experience at a rank of Corporal/Petty Officer or higher as a commissioned officer in Dietitian and Nutritionist classifications or Dietitian and Nutritionist specialty codes in the Dietitian field of work on a year-for-year basis for the required experience.

**This recruitment is limited to current employees of the Western Maryland Hospital Center only.**

1. Candidates for positions in the classification must possess a current license as a Dietitian/Nutritionist from the Maryland State Board of Dietetic Practice. **A copy of your current licensure must accompany your completed application.**

2. Candidates must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) prior to completion of probationary period and must maintain a current registration during their time of employment. Applicants who are currently registered should submit proof of CDR registration with application. **A copy of your current licensure must accompany your completed application.**

Employees in this classification may be required to provide the facility with a telephone number where they can be reached.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be evaluated. The evaluation may be a rating of your application based on your education, training, and/or experience as they relate to the requirements of the position. Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all related education, experience, dates, and hours of work. For education obtained outside the U.S., a copy of the equivalent American education as determined by a foreign credential evaluation service must accompany the application. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Applicants certified to list will receive eligibility for a period of one (1) year. Eligibility may be extended beyond one (1) year period.

Online applications are highly recommended, however, the paper application may be submitted to DHMH, Recruitment and Selection Division, 201 W. Preston St., Room 114-B, Baltimore, MD 21201. The paper application must be received by 5:00 pm, close of business, on the closing date for the recruitment, no postmarks will be accepted.

Incorrect application forms will not be accepted.

If you need to submit additional information, the preferred method is to upload. If unable to upload, please fax requested information only to 410-333-5689.

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact the DHMH Recruitment and Selection Division at 410-767-1251 or via email at dhmh.jobs@maryland.gov. 

Appropriate accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request by calling: (410) 767-1251 or MD TTY Relay Service 1-800-735-2258.

STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity.

The resulting certified eligible list for this recruitment may be used for similar positions in this or other State agencies.

We thank our Veterans for their service to our country, and encourage them to apply.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.