Registered Dietitian

About the Role

This position works collaboratively with the Culinary Services team to ensure dietary services meet current federal, state, and local standards and guidelines in a hospital environment, focusing on quality nutrition and patient safety. The Registered Dietitian will support hospitals in Stephens and Jefferson County, Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Know, understand, comply with, and convey dietary regulations to Culinary Services team members.
• Educate culinary service team members about food and nutrition.
• Evaluate patients' health and diet needs, calculate nutritional requirements, and analyze nutritional content of food.
• Visit patients admitted with malnutrition or upon request to perform initial nutritional assessments, explain diet needs, record food preferences, and promote quality food service.
• Assist in establishing proper diet plans for patients based on their preferences, health, and physician orders.
• Review therapeutic and regular diet plans and menus to ensure compliance with physician orders; notify nursing of discrepancies.
• Access electronic health records to ensure complete and timely dietary notes and maintain menus in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Plan and present in-service education programs for Culinary Services, teaching nutrition concepts and demonstrating preparation for modified diets.
• Work with the Culinary Services Director to achieve quality food service; submit written reports and address any problems.
• Participate in hospital committees and events as needed.
• Maintain regular attendance and punctuality for scheduled shifts.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through continuing education opportunities.
• Utilize assistive devices for lifting and adhere to safety protocols at all times.
• Understand and follow the facility's fire and disaster plans, including procedures during drills and emergencies.
• Follow infection prevention guidance and maintain required vaccinations per DRH policy.
• Implement DRH Standards of Behavior and exhibit behaviors consistent with DRH core values.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics from an accredited college or university.
• 1-3 years of experience in a healthcare-related foodservice setting preferred.
• Current, active license to practice as a dietitian in Oklahoma.
• Oklahoma food handlers permit required.
• Bloodborne pathogen training required.
• For positions requiring travel: a current valid driver’s license and automobile liability insurance.
• Must be able to support hospitals in Duncan and Waurika, Oklahoma.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Skills

• Fluency in oral and written English.
• Basic computer skills, including navigating information technology associated with the position.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to remain flexible and adapt to urgent situations.
• Knowledge of proper and safe food preparation, food handling regulations, and best practices.
• Ability to read, interpret, and apply policies, procedures, and legal requirements.
• Math skills for following and calculating recipes.
• Positive attitude, professionalism, and respect in communication with coworkers, patients, and customers.

This is a "Safety-Sensitive" position as defined by Oklahoma law. Applicants cannot test positive for Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in pre-employment or any subsequent drug tests, even with a valid medical marijuana card.