Dietitian 1 (health Facilities Surveyor 1) Job at Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Peoria)

Job Description

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed orientated individual to serve as Qualified Dietitian1 within the Division of Field Operations.

Job Responsibility

Conducts progressively responsible dietary surveys to assure compliance with applicable rules and regulations at long-term care facilities and hospitals including standardization, state licensure, federal certification and complaint surveys
Provide expertise on issues involving nutrition
Responsible for preparing written survey documentation, testifying in court and performing monitoring functions
Surveys long term care facilities to determine compliance with state licensure requirements, federal certification mandates, and Department directives, program policies and procedures
Conducts standardization surveys in the area of nutritional concepts applicable to health care facilities to ensure consistency of technical interpretations
As a member of the health facility survey team, explains and outlines deficiencies
Completes necessary surveyor training
Participates in staff meetings and assist with orientation of newly employed health facilities surveillance nurses and other Department staff as directed
Under the direction of Regional Manager, assists in moving residents to other facilities in decertification or emergency situations
Performs other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the responsibilities enumerated above

Requirements

Knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to completion of four years of college, supplemented by a master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or food service management, preferably including registration by the American Dietetic Association and possession of a valid Illinois certificate as a registered Dietitian
Ability to travel in the performance of duties
Appropriate, valid driver’s license
Ability to meet all agency vaccine/health-related polices and guidance
Ability to work evenings and weekends for overtime

Nice to have

One (1) year experience as a Dietitian
One (1) year experience conducting the survey process effectively and efficiently, including the evaluation of the environment, records and care and service delivered by the long-term care provider, identifying areas of non-compliance, problems and discrepancies, and determining possible resolution or action
One (1) year work experience in Microsoft Word, processing, and spreadsheet applications (i.e., Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Excel PowerPoint, Smartsheet)
One (1) year experience establishing and maintain effective working relationships with professional personnel, supervisors, peers, the general public and consumers
One (1) year experience preparing complex written and oral reports
Ability to exercise judgment, discretion and maintain confidentiality during the conduct of the survey process

What we offer

Flexible and hybrid work schedules are available in many program areas (when available and dependent upon position)
Competitive Group Insurance benefits including health, life, dental and vision plans
Pension plan through the State Employees Retirement System
Deferred Compensation Program – voluntary supplemental retirement plan
Optional pre-tax programs -Medical Care Assistance Plan (MCAP) & Dependent Care Assistant Plan (DCAP)
10-25 days of paid vacation time annually (10 days for first year of state employment)
12 paid sick days annually which carryover year to year
3 paid personal business days per calendar year (pro-rated dependent on start date)
13-14 paid holidays per year
12 weeks of paid parental leave
Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

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