Clinical Dietitian-PRN

Clinical Dietitian-PRN at Norman Regional Health System summary: As a Clinical Dietitian-PRN, I conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments, provide ongoing patient care, and deliver educational services to patients and staff. I ensure that I stay current with nutritional science and regulations while working in an acute care setting. My role requires effective decision-making skills and knowledge of various dietary needs to support patients' health.

Responsibilities:

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.

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