Registered Clinical Dietitian

Registered Clinical Dietitian - Full Time at Norman Regional Health System summary: The Registered Clinical Dietitian performs initial and ongoing nutrition assessments, delivers nutrition education to patients and staff, and ensures safe and effective nutritional care in a clinical setting. This role requires registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and state licensure, along with continuing education to stay current with research. The dietitian must apply clinical knowledge and decision-making skills to support patient health and safety. Responsibilities: HireNRHS 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: clinical dietitian, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, patient care, registered dietitian, RD, RDN, clinical nutrition, nutrition support, continuing education