Registered Clinical Dietitian - Part Time

About the Role

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

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing nutrition assessments of patients
• Provide follow-up care and reassessment
• Deliver nutrition education to patients and staff
• Maintain knowledge of subspecialty areas (nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, oncology, etc.)
• Stay current with new findings and research in the field
• Use decision-making skills to prioritize patient care
• Identify and address unsafe work conditions or practices
• Safely use chemicals and equipment for patients, visitors, and staff
• Apply knowledge of different formulas when assessing patient nutritional needs

Requirements

• Education from a program approved by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics leading to registration as a Registered Dietitian/Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist (RD/RDN)
• Approximately 15 hours of continuing education credits per calendar year
• Registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (must be achieved within the first 6 months of employment)
• Oklahoma State Dietitian license (must be achieved within the first 6 months of employment)
• Food handler's permit from the Cleveland County Health Department (must be obtained before hire or within 1 week of hire)
• Completion of general and patient care orientation prior to providing patient care

Qualifications

• Six months of clinical experience in an acute care facility preferred
• Basic knowledge of subspecialty areas in nutrition
• Ability to make rational and quick decisions regarding patient care priorities
• Foresight to recognize unsafe work conditions and practices

Schedule

Day shift