Dietitian Job at Norman Regional Health System, Oklahoma City, OK

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  • Norman Regional Health System
  • Oklahoma City, OK

Job Description

Registered Clinical Dietitian - Full Time at Norman Regional Health System summary:

A Registered Clinical Dietitian provides initial and ongoing nutrition assessments for patients, delivering nutrition education services to both patients and staff. They must maintain current knowledge through continuing education and demonstrate decision-making skills in prioritizing patient care while ensuring safety in the clinical environment. The role requires registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, along with relevant licensure and certifications within stipulated timeframes.

Responsibilities:

Job Summary

  • Provides initial nutrition assessment of patient condition.
  • Provides ongoing reassessment and follow up care.
  • Provides nutrition education services for patient and staff.
  • Other duties

Qualifications

Education

Required: Any program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics that leads to registration as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN). Basic knowledge of subspecialty area (including nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, oncology, etc.) Must obtain approximately 15 hours of continuing education credits per calendar year. Keep current of new findings/research.


Experience

Preferred: Six months of clinical experience in an acute care facility preferred.

Licensure/Certification

Required: Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and an Oklahoma State Dietitian license must be achieved within the first 6 months of employment. Must obtain a food handler's permit from the Cleveland County Health department before hire (or within 1 week of hire). Completion of general and patient care orientation is required prior to providing patient care. 

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Required: Must be able to use decision making skills to make rational & quick decisions regarding prioritizing of patient care. Have the foresight to recognize unsafe work conditions and/or practices. The ability to safely use chemicals and equipment for the patients, visitors and staff. Knowledge base for use of different formula's when assessing patient's nutritional needs.

Keywords:

Registered Dietitian, nutrition assessment, patient care, nutrition education, dietitian licensure, clinical nutrition, healthcare nutrition, nutrition support, dietary management, patient nutrition

Job Tags

Full time,

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