Registered Dietitian

Citizen Potawatomi Nation • Shawnee, OK

14d • $25 - $35

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing nutritional assessment and counseling to patients and their families to help modify eating behaviors and improve health status.

Requirements

• Licensed Dietitian in the State of Oklahoma.
• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or a closely related field.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in medical setting, and the ability to work in the community.
• Expected: Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) or willingness to obtain certification within 24 months of accepting employment.

Responsibilities

• Provides culturally appropriate nutrition and patient consultation as directed by the medical staff.
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates nutrition education for patients; arranges for follow-up as needed.
• Instructs diabetes education courses and cooking demonstrations.
• Maintains notes in patient medical record which document care provided, including but not limited to nutritional screens, assessments, instructions given, and patient progress.
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences as requested.
• Assists with nutritional and diabetes related GPRA and Meaningful Use Clinical Quality Measures.
• Assists with the development of community outreach events.
• Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. The Biweekly deduction from employee paycheck is $40.00 for Employee Only, $95.00 Employee plus Children, $120.00 Employee plus Spouse, and $140.00 Employee plus family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time