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Job description
Salary
$53,008.00 - $80,646.00 Annually
Location
Montour County, PA
Job Type
Civil Service Permanent Full-Time
Job Number
CS-
Department
Department of Human Services
Division
HS Danville St Hosp
Opening Date
09/21/2026
Closing Date
10/20/ :59 PM Eastern
Job Code
81430
Position Number
Union
Non-Union
Bargaining Unit
N3
Pay Group
ST06
Bureau / Division Code
Bureau / Division
Danville State Hospital
Worksite Address
50 Kirkbride Drive
City
Danville, Pennsylvania
Zip Code
17821
Contact Name
HHS Talent Management Section
Contact Email
THE POSITION
Are you ready to utilize your clinical nutrition expertise to make a lasting, direct impact on the health and recovery of others? The Clinical Dietitian role with Danville State Hospital offers the chance to support consumer health through thoughtful, well-planned nutrition care. This position allows you to shape nutrition programs that help individuals thrive. You will contribute to a caring environment where teamwork and growth are encouraged. Join an agency that values your expertise and dedication to wellness-apply today!
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position focuses on planning nutrition care, supporting clinical needs, and guiding healthy practices for consumers at Danville State Hospital. The role ensures nutrition programs meet standards and respond to individual needs. As a Clinical Dietitian, you will perform the following duties:
Nutrition Planning: Develop nutrition assessments, education programs, and discharge planning for consumers
Diet Management: Prepare modified diets and adjust meal plans based on consumer needs and menu acceptance
Clinical Collaboration: Recommend nutrition interventions and participate in committees focused on consumer care
Program Oversight: Maintain computer-based meal records and update nutrition care policies and procedures
Staff Guidance: Support food service staff in delivering appropriate nutrition services to consumers
Quality Review: Take part in tray audits, peer reviews, and training to meet regulatory and licensing standards
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description .
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
Full-time employment, 37.5 hours per week
Work hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch. This may change based on operational needs.
Telework : You will not have the option to telework in this position.
Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
FREE parking!
You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Special Requirement:
This position requires active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) as issued by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, or proof of eligibility for such certification.
Other Requirements: You must meet the PA residency requirement . For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency Guidelines.
You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Legal Requirements:
A conditional offer of employment will require a medical examination.
This position falls under the provisions of the Older Adult Protective Services Act.Under the Act, a conditional offer of employment will require submission and approval of satisfactory criminal history reports, including but not limited to, PA State Police and FBI clearance.
How to Apply: Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant's own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. *7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
EXAMINATION INFORMATION
Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
You must provide complete and accurate information or:your score may be lower than deserved.
you may be disqualified.
You may only apply/test once for this posting.
Your results will be provided via email.
Who can apply
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