Dietetic Internship Regional Coordinator

Requisition No: 883195 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: Dietetic Internship Regional Coordinator- 64085618

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64085618 

Salary:  $55,534.55 - $59,756.58 annually 

Posting Closing Date: 11/11/2026 

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Job Title: DIETETIC INTERNSHIP REGIONAL COORDINATIOR - 64085618

 

This is an Open Competitive job opportunity.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

This is a highly skilled professional position which will support both the Dietetic Internship Program and Community Nutrition Services Program in Pasco County. The incumbent is expected to promote cooperation, courtesy, and teamwork. As an employee of the Department of Health in Pasco County, incumbent shall represent the agency and its mission and values, maintain a courteous and cooperative relationship with staff and the public, and adhere to all departmental policy/procedures, state and federal laws governing participant information, security and privacy.

Serve as the Pasco Regional Coordinator for the Florida Department of Health in Pasco County Dietetic Internship. Assures ACEND accreditation standards, policies, and procedures are met utilizing data driven decisions for the Pasco Region. Coordinate the curriculum map of the didactic components and supervised practice in Pasco region. Recruit and collaborate with preceptors and practices sites. Mentor students to attain core competencies for entry level dietetic practice and develop improvement plans for students identified at risk. Maintain DI program documentation including but not limited to program evaluation, student evaluation and grades, preceptor credentials, and facility agreements for the Pasco Region. Teach profession-specific courses in the program, review and grade assignments and exams. Precept as needed. Participate in activities for professional growth and continued competence as a dietetics professional and educator.

This position spends an estimated 12% of its capacity on providing scheduled dietary assessments, education and counseling to homebound and congregate care clients according to the established Elderly Nutrition Program guidelines. Develop and maintain client schedules, charting, and documentation. Provide appropriate healthcare and other referrals as part of customer-focused service delivery. Has responsibility for the privacy and security of client information and medical/ nutrition records. Conduct quarterly site visit inspections, annual employee training, attend advisory council meetings, complete menu reviews, and report food service complaints. Participate in billing for nutrition services.

Attend regular staff meetings and trainings and travel as needed. Complete and submit time sheets, EARS, and travel correctly and according to established division and agency guidelines.

Performs other duties as assigned.

 

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

 

• Ability to plan, direct and ensure proper completion of work of others.
• Ability to organize work and control use of time.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to collect and analyze data, evaluate program performance in relation to both quantitative and qualitative standards, identify problem areas and recommend reasonable changes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships among diverse disciplines and a variety of individuals and groups including public officials, professional organizations, community groups and the media to secure cooperation and participation of a broad range of stakeholders in program development and implementation.
• Ability to network, recruit, and train program partners and participants.
• Ability to provide effective and efficient customer-service and resolve complaints.
• Ability to develop and implement nutrition education plans and supporting materials.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Demonstrated skill and proficiency in standard business applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of the science, principles, practices and application of normal and therapeutic nutrition throughout the lifecycle.
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.

 

 

Qualifications:

 

Minimum: 

• Licensed as a Dietitian/Nutritionist in accordance with Chapter 468, Florida Statutes, or be eligible to practice dietetics in accordance with Chapter 21M, Section 48.001, 48.002, or 48.003, Florida Administrative Code and must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Must be currently licensed by the state of Florida as a Dietitian/Nutritionist and must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Grant Requires at least a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics and/or nutrition.
• Must have a valid FL Driver’s License.

Preferred:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in dietetics and/or nutrition.
• Active membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

 

 

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

 

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

 

Where You Will Work:

 

7509 State Road 52, Hudson, FL 34667

 

 

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

 

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;

Your take home pay can be significantly influenced by your insurance premiums.

Compare your current premium with the State of Florida employee premiums!

• Monthly employee premium for the standard PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $50
  • Family coverage is $180
• Monthly employee premium for the High Deductible Health Plan PPO/HMO:
  • Single coverage is $15
  • Family coverage is $64.30
  • Retirement plan options, including employer contributions

(For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• State of Florida Tuition Waiver Program;
• Professional Development Training Opportunities
• And much more!

 

Please be advised:

 

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962, will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE.  Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply.  Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements.  Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code.  Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here.  All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.