Registered Dietitian

ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT: Health Services Department: Diabetes

SUPERVISOR: Diabetes Program Coordinator

FLSA: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $24.90-$34.85  

ALL FULL TIME POSITIONS:     In addition to your pay, your salary also includes 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.  

CPN Health Services personnel may be assigned to provide services to patients of all ages including but not limited to Indian Children and will require a criminal history background screening.

JOB SUMMARY: 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. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· 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.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES:

· Perform other duties and projects as required by management.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES: 

· Prior experience in nutrition/ health services that equips the applicant with the specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all patient encounters.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR CONSIDERATION: 

· 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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

· Sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time; sitting behind a computer for prolonged periods of time; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, and lifting.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS: 

· General clinical environment with frequent exposure to chemicals, bloodborne pathogens and patient body fluids. 

Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.