Norman Regional Health System

Clinical Dietitian

Location : Oklahoma City, OK, 73197

Job Type : Other

Date Posted : 10 January 2025

Job category : Dietitians and Nutritionists

Industry : Health Care

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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 and 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.

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