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.