Registered Clinical Dietitian - Full Time

Norman Regional; Oklahoma; On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through nutrition. This role involves conducting initial assessments, ongoing evaluations, and providing essential education to both patients and staff. Ideal candidates will possess a strong foundation in nutrition, with a focus on various subspecialties such as diabetes and oncology. The position requires quick decision-making skills and the ability to recognize unsafe conditions, ensuring a safe environment for all. If you are passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Must complete continuing education credits yearly.
• Knowledge of nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, oncology.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Decision Making Skills

Knowledge of Nutrition

Clinical Assessment

Education

Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Work Shift

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