Nutrition Therapist I, II, or III

State of Oklahoma • Stillwater - 1321 W 7th Avenue, MT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Positions in this job family are involved in providing dietary and nutrition counseling, education programs and nutrition assessments at facilities, hospitals, schools, or community agencies. This includes designing and planning special menus and diets, development of nutrition education material, planning for community nutrition programs, and coordination of dietary needs between units.

Requirements

• Eligibility for Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Level I).
• Registration as a Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Level II & III).
• Licensure with the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision (Level II & III).
• Two years of experience as a registered dietitian in a food service operation or in a public or community health program or facility (Level III).
• 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 (Level III).
• Knowledge of current dietetics and institutional diet management.
• Knowledge of nutrition and its relationship to health.
• Knowledge of nutritional values, costs and accounting.
• Knowledge of available community resources.
• Knowledge of health requirements and personal hygiene.
• Ability to plan menus for general and special therapeutic diets.
• Ability to keep necessary records.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to present and prepare educational materials.
• Ability to develop curricula for nutrition education program.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates nutrition and dietary needs of patients and clients.
• Initiates and conducts surveys as a basis for program development.
• Coordinates with other agencies or departments to provide educational materials, assess nutritional status of patients, clients, or the community and develop special menus.
• Provides in-service training to staff.
• Prepares consultation reports, survey results, quality improvement statistics, and other necessary documentation.
• Determines type of food preparation equipment needed for specific dietary requirements.
• Serves as a member of an interdisciplinary team reviewing treatment plans, or on a survey team, inspecting and assessing health, domiciliary or other facilities.
• Plans basic menus and food specifications and procures goods for the facility.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed