REGISTERED DIETITIAN 3

REGISTERED DIETITIAN 3

Salary

$66,920.40 - $99,367.92 Annually

Location

Sparks

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

2026-02911

Department

DHS - PUBLIC AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Opening Date

07/14/2026

Closing Date

7/21/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

E

Salary Grade

35

Full Physical Address of Position (City, State, Zip)

Sparks

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• THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE*

Job Summary

Registered Dietitians provide nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy for individuals and groups in institutional, clinic, research, community and residential settings and provide nutrition education to clients/patients and families in accordance with accepted professional practices and standards. Incumbents possess a degree of knowledge and proficiency sufficient to perform advanced-level work and may provide work direction and training to others. The Division of Public and Behavioral Health Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services in Sparks is hiring for a Registered Dietitian 3. Registered Dieticians provide nutritional care and diet therapy in the inpatient setting and provide nutritional education to patients and families. The Registered Dietician coordinates and evaluates nutritional services, education and menu implementation of the food service contractor. The incumbent engages in nutritional assessments and works to create therapeutic, dietary programming. The dietician provides oversight of nutritional therapy to ensure that it is congruent with the goals of the treatment plan for individual who are patients at the Dini-Townsend Hospital. As a member of the treatment team, this position provides valuable input into the comprehensive treatment plan and ultimately the recovery of patients at the hospital.

Registered Dietitians provide nutritional care and medical nutrition therapy for individuals and groups in institutional, clinic, research, community and residential settings and provide nutrition education to clients/patients and families in accordance with accepted professional practices and standards.

Essential Qualifications

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.

Job Duties

Develop, implement and monitor individual and group dietary plans; review data from patients 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.

Under general direction, incumbents supervise lower level professional and support staff as assigned and provide nutrition related services at the advanced journey level in one of the following assignments:

• Nevada Early Intervention Services: Incumbents provide screening, assessment, intervention, monitoring and transition services to at-risk clients/patients from birth to three years old to achieve optimal nutrition and growth for development; provide and monitor therapeutic diets for genetic metabolic disorders (birth through adult), to protect mental abilities and physiological functioning; document and communicate changes in clinical, health status, or functional outcomes assuring continuous care and provide case management and coordination of services to assigned clients/patients; or
• Northern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services/Southern Nevada Adult Mental Health Services: Evaluates health and disease condition(s) related to developmental disability/psychiatric disorder/chemical dependency for nutrition related consequences. Demonstrates adherence to evidence-based practice at the specialty level reflecting the holistic focus of behavioral health as a complex disorder. In addition to nutrition, assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluating nutritional care, incumbents negotiate and administer food service contracts for a comprehensive hospital and associated residential treatment facilities; ensure contractors are providing services in compliance with contractual agreements and that contracted staff meet appropriate experience, health, and other qualification standards; and verify that monthly billing for meals and snacks is calculated in accordance with daily census data, meal/snack orders and cancellation forms.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This job specification lists the major knowledge, skills and abilities of the job and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) will be expected to have knowledge, skills and abilities from a previous level.

Working knowledge of: food safety and sanitation requirements; food quality and grading standards; facility inspection standards and auditing procedures; State and community resources in nutrition and public health; principles and practices of supervision; federal, State, and local regulations related to food and nutrition services; nutritional care for clients/patients with special health care needs which may include metabolic disorders, chronic and digestive diseases; program planning processes including writing program goals, objectives and evaluations; nutritional care of clients/patients with substance abuse problems, mental illness and/or drug/nutrient interactions.

General knowledge of: nutritional care for clients/patients with developmental disabilities.

Ability to: formulate and write clinic/facility objectives to address service delivery problems; supervise subordinate clerical/technical staff including planning, organizing, and evaluating work; assess staff training needs, and organize and conduct training for professionals, paraprofessional and clerical employees; work cooperatively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; operate a personal computer to facilitate nutritional status assessment, develop and/or evaluate menus, and prepare other special reports; provide case management and coordination of services to assigned clients/patients; provide technical assistance to other agency and community programs; write concise, logical, and grammatically correct correspondence and reports; read, interpret and incorporate federal, State, and local regulations and requirements into agency/program policies and procedures; evaluate nutrition education programs and materials; develop and conduct training and orientation sessions in pediatric, adolescent and adult nutrition for other professionals, and technicians.

Recruiter Contact Information: Jennifer Kauble - Jenniferkauble@admin.nv.gov

The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.

Please send direct Inquiries or correspondence to the recruiter listed on this announcement.

Benefits include:

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees' Benefits Program (PEBP).

• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.

• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.

• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.

• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees do not contribute to Social Security but will contribute to PERS if their position is at 50% or more full-time equivalency. For more information on how PERS service may impact Social Security benefits, visit the SSA publication.

• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.

• No Nevada state income tax.

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.

• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of "standard" or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.

Additional benefits may apply to employees covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), depending on their designated bargaining unit. For more information, visit the Labor Relations Unit (LRU).

For more details about your rights and responsibilities as a State of Nevada employee, please review the State of Nevada Employee Handbook (PDF).

• State Holidays The holiday schedule for State employees is established by the Legislature.

The following are legal holidays:

January 1.............................................. New Years Day

Third Monday in January.................. Martin Luther King, Jr.s Birthday

Third Monday in February................ Washington's Birthday

Last Monday in May........................... Memorial Day

June 19................................................ Juneteenth Day

July 4.................................................... Independence Day

First Monday in September.............. Labor Day

Last Friday in October....................... Nevada Day

November 11........................................ Veterans Day

Fourth Thursday in November........ Thanksgiving Day

Friday following the Fourth Thursday in November...................... Family Day

December 25........................................ Christmas Day

When January 1, June 19, July 4, November 11, or December 25 falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is the observed legal holiday. If these days fall on Sunday, the following Monday is the observed holiday. Eligibility for holiday pay is covered by the provisions of NAC 284.255

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Do you have a 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?

• Yes
• No

02

A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

03

A valid drivers license is required at the time of appointment and as a condition of continuing employment. Can you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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