JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for patient health education, completing grant duties and complying with diabetes accreditation standards. Dietitians will provide one-one-one clinical education to patients regarding prevention and management of a variety of diseases and conditions. Dietitians will provide group education classes to promote healthy lifestyle changes and management of health conditions/disease. Dietitians are part of a clinical education team and may have other duties related to the department goals and overall strategic plan of IHCRC.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Provides medical nutrition therapy (MNT) regarding proper nutrition for health promotion and disease prevention and management.
Provides diabetes self-management education/support (DSMES) for health promotion, disease prevention and management.
Maintains necessary documentation for program accreditation and grant requirements.
Successfully communicates the need to adapt healthier lifestyle behavior to adults and children.
Participates in health fairs, teaches cooking classes for adults, and participates in other community events to promote healthy lifestyles.
Keeps track of referrals, monitoring progress of patients and appointments.
REQUIRED LICENSE, CERTIFICATION, EDUCATION, SPECIALIZED SKILLS
Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics. Master’s Degree preferred.
1+ years’ experience as a registered dietitian.
Registration as a Dietitian with the Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensing with State of Oklahoma.
Current and valid Oklahoma Dietitian license.
Intermediate computer skills
About Indian Health Care Resource Center
Utilizing a patient-centered, multidisciplinary, medical home approach, Indian Health Care Resource Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, offers a full range of health and wellness services tailored to the Indian community.
MISSION
The mission of the Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa, Inc. (IHCRC) is to provide quality, comprehensive health care to Tulsa area Indian people in a culturally sensitive manner that promotes good health, well-being and harmony.
VISION
The vision of IHCRC is to eliminate health disparities, expand innovative family-focused practices and promote an embracing approach to care that strengthens physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellness within the Indian community.
HEALTH PROMOTION AND DISEASE PREVENTION GOAL
The long-term goal of IHCRC is to improve general health status and reduce the incidence and severity of chronic disease by engaging the Indian community in ongoing health promotion, and disease prevention and management programs.
Applicants must create an account with UKG in order to apply for this position.