Clinical Dietitian-PRN

Norman Regional; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Norman Regional is looking for a qualified Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist to provide nutrition assessment and education services in Norman, Oklahoma. The role entails evaluating patient conditions, ongoing care, and collaboration with medical staff.

Candidates must have the necessary educational background and licensure to practice. This position is ideal for those with a passion for patient-centered nutrition and healthcare.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of subspecialty areas including nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, oncology.
• Must obtain approximately 15 hours of continuing education credits per year.
• Required licensure must be obtained within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Decision-making skills

Knowledge of patient nutritional needs

Foresight in recognizing unsafe conditions

Education

Any program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for RD/RDN

Job description

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.