Job Description

Position Title:

Dietitian - Children's Heart Center

Department:

Pediatric HeartTransplant

General Description: Plans and directs modified diets for patients, study participants, etc

Essential Responsibilities:

Responsibilities listed in this section are core to the position. Inability to perform these responsibilities with or without an accommodation may result in disqualification from the position.

• Assessment Assesses the general nutrition of patients, obtains diet history, and determines dietary record.
• Guidance Provides guidance for nutritional problems such as obesity, diabetes, etc.
• Diet Planning Plans and implements modified diets for patients, study participants, etc
• Problem Solving Responds to various problems and needs concerning equipment and food supplies.
• Report Preparation Prepares various reports and records as directed.
• Monitoring Monitors day-to-day dietary intake and related operational data.
• Record Maintenance Accumulates dietary records for patients or participants.
• As Needed. Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

General Responsibilities:

• Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics, or closely related field

Experience: None required.

OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

License(s)/Certification(s)/Registration(s) Required: Licensed Dietitian from the State of Oklahoma upon hire and Registered Dietitian from the Commission on Dietetic Registration within 90 days of employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite to include Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to give full attention to others, taking time to understand points being made.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with others.
• Ability to apply general rules or procedures to a specific problem.

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OU Health is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including PTO, 401(k), medical and dental plans, and many more. We know that a total benefits and compensation package, designed to meet your specific needs both inside and outside of the work environment, create peace of mind for you and your family.