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Merrimack County approves new Dietetic Technician position and two FTE transfers at nursing home

County of Merrimack Board of Commissioners · May 26, 2026
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Summary

The Board approved creating a full-time Dietetic Technician position and transferring two full-time FTEs within the nursing home; estimated annual fiscal impacts are $6,406 and $9,298 respectively. The motion passed 3–0.

Assistant Nursing Home Administrator Ross Johnson and Human Resources Director Wendy Heath presented a staffing proposal for the county nursing home and the Board of Commissioners approved it unanimously on May 26.

The proposal created a full-time Dietetic Technician position (Labor Grade 6) to replace a full-time Dietary Shift Leader (Labor Grade 4) and requested transferring one full-time FTE from the Dietary Shift Leader position to the new Dietetic Technician position. The county estimated the annual fiscal impact of that change at $6,406. The request also transferred one full-time FTE from a Prep Cook position (Labor Grade 3) to a Cook position (Labor Grade 6) with an estimated annual fiscal impact of $9,298. Commissioner Lovlien moved to approve the job description and FTE transfers; Commissioner Shurtleff seconded and the motion carried, 3–0.

No effective dates were provided in the discussion; staff indicated discussion and review occurred and the Board approved the job description and FTE changes.