Registered Clinical Dietitian - Full Time at Norman Regional Health System summary:
As a Registered Clinical Dietitian, I provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and ongoing care to patients, focusing on their specific dietary needs. My role includes delivering nutrition education to both patients and staff, ensuring that all interventions are informed by the latest research and clinical guidelines. I am required to maintain current licensure and certifications while continuing my education in the field of clinical nutrition.
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, Clinical Nutrition, Patient Care, Nutrition Assessment, Dietary Education, Health and Wellness, Nutrition Support, Dietitian Services, Healthcare Nutrition, Nutrition Consultation