DIETITIAN 1 (HEALTH FACILITIES SURVEYOR 1)

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking a highly motivated, detailed oriented individual to serve as a Qualified Dietitian 1 within the Division of Field Operations. This individual will conduct 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. The Dietitian 1 will provide expertise on issues involving nutrition and is responsible for preparing written survey documentation, testifying in court and performing monitoring functions.

Benefits Statement

As a State of Illinois Employee, you will receive a robust benefit package that includes:

• 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 Assistance 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

Essential Functions

• Under general supervision, 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires 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.
• 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.