Community Dietitian II / III - Temporary
About The Position
The Community Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CRDN) provides professional nutrition services to improve health outcomes and reduce health disparities in Oklahoma communities. The position delivers evidence-based nutrition counseling, education, and program development for children, families, and individuals across the lifespan, emphasizing community-based prevention, chronic disease management, and food access. The CRDN supports the Oklahoma State Department of Health’s mission to protect and promote health and prevent disease and injury, bridging clinical care and community wellness through accessible, high-quality nutrition support. The role provides medical nutrition therapy and individual and group counseling through in-person visits, telehealth, home visits, community presentations, and virtual education sessions. It also develops community partnerships, coordinates referrals to health and social services, participates in outreach and coalitions, and contributes to data collection and program evaluation. The position is temporary and part-time, with a schedule of Monday through Friday, primary hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., up to 20 hours per week. Office presence is an essential function, and travel to counties within assigned districts is required. Compensation is up to $48.60 per hour for Level II and up to $51.55 per hour for Level III, based on education and experience.
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.
- For Level III, two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a food service operation or in a public or community health program or facility. A master’s degree in public health with a major in nutrition, or a master’s degree in foods and nutrition with an emphasis on nutrition, may substitute for one year of experience.
- Knowledge of current dietetics and institutional diet management, nutrition and its relationship to health, nutritional values, costs and accounting, community resources, health requirements and personal hygiene, administrative principles and practices, food preparation and service methods and equipment, nutrition surveys, economic and social trends in nutrition, program planning, and nutrition education techniques.
- Ability to plan menus for general and special therapeutic diets; maintain records; establish effective working relationships; prepare and present educational materials; develop nutrition education curricula; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and evaluate food materials and develop menus.
- Willingness to complete job-related travel and maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate community events and outreach activities.
- Ability to perform duties in an office setting, including talking, standing, walking, reaching with hands and arms, prolonged sitting, and daily computer and phone use.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in public health nutrition, community nutrition, maternal and child health, or pediatric nutrition.
- Experience with Medicaid populations.
- Additional relevant certifications, such as Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES), Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP), Certified Specialist in Obesity and Weight Management (CSOWM), International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC), or similar certifications supporting community nutrition services across the lifespan.
Responsibilities
- Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to clients, with or without a healthcare provider referral.
- Provide individualized and group nutrition counseling through telehealth, in-person visits, and home visits.
- Lead community or virtual nutrition education sessions on subjects such as label reading, healthy food substitutions, and meal preparation.
- Use digital tools and applications to support patient engagement, food tracking, and behavior change.
- Promote nutrition interventions addressing chronic disease prevention, food insecurity, and community health disparities.
- Collaborate with healthcare providers, hospitals, community health workers, food pantries, schools, and local organizations to strengthen nutrition support and integrate services into patient care.
- Coordinate closed-loop referrals and connect clients with appropriate resources, including social work, mental health, lactation support, community support programs, and other social services.
- Participate in community outreach, including community events, grocery shopping tours, and cooking demonstrations.
- Travel to counties within assigned districts to support service accessibility.
- Participate in data collection, evaluation, and reporting to measure program effectiveness.
- Represent county health departments in community coalitions, meetings, and health promotion events.
- Support community health initiatives and regional coalitions that promote health equity.
- Follow the agency’s mission, values, standards, policies, procedures, confidentiality standards, and code of ethical behavior.
- Work effectively in a team environment and assist peers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
