Dietitian - Children's Heart Center

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.