What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Clinical Dietitian position at Norman Regional Health System?
The Registered Clinical Dietitian at Norman Regional Health System provides initial and ongoing nutrition assessments and education to patients and staff. This part-time role requires registration with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and a state license, along with clinical experience in an acute care setting.
$5,000.00 Sign-On Bonus Included.
Norman Regional Health System is a growing health system committed to patient care and innovation, with over 4,000 healers who embody our unique culture of respect, kindness, and excellence known as The Norman Way. Our organization continues to change lives and shape the skyline of regional communities through new, advanced healthcare facilities.
Responsibilities:
- Provides initial nutrition assessment of patient condition.
- Provides ongoing reassessment and follow-up care.
- Provides nutrition education services for patients and staff.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education:
- 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 areas, including nutrition support, diabetes, cardiology, renal, and oncology.
- Must obtain approximately 15 hours of continuing education credits per calendar year.
- Keep current with new findings and research.
Experience:
- Preferred: Six months of clinical experience in an acute care facility.
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:
- Must be able to use decision-making skills to make rational and quick decisions regarding prioritization of patient care.
- Have the foresight to recognize unsafe work conditions and/or practices.
- The ability to safely use chemicals and equipment for patients, visitors, and staff.
- Knowledge base for use of different formulas when assessing patients' nutritional needs.
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