Job Posting Title
Nutrition Assistant I or IIAgency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTHSupervisory Organization
340 District 2Job Posting End Date
Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.
Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.
Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)
Full/Part-Time
Full timeJob Type
RegularCompensation
The annual salary for this position is:RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!
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Job Description
Location: Enid – 2501 S. Mercer
Salary:
Level I: up to $38,000.00 based on education and experience
Level II: up to $43,000.00 based on education and experience.
Full Time /Part Time: Full Time
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Primary Hours: 8-5
Position Description:
Positions in this job family are involved in paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health department.
Level I: This is the basic level where employees perform routine entry-level work and receive training in providing care or services to patients or clients. In this role they will primarily assist other nursing and nutritionist staff performing various functions and work under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting.
Level II: This is the career level of this job family where employees are responsible for performing all functions involving paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit or in a public health department. In this role they will conduct and assist in conducting nutritional assessments of individuals, including anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests using standardized procedures, clinical or physical examination, dietary intake and economic, social and environmental factors. Employees will also provide nutritional education to individual patients, and discuss dietary problems of patients with doctors, nurses and other allied health personnel.
Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:
Interviews patients and take diet histories.
Reviews patient medical charts for dietetic and nutritional information.
Assists nutrition therapists in determining appropriate nutritional care of patients.
Gives individual diet instructions to patients with normal and modified diets, as directed by a nutrition therapist.
Conducts classes on general nutrition and consumer education.
Participates in public information and educational activities regarding nutrition.
Maintains records and prepares reports
Being present in the office is an essential function of this job
Other duties as assigned
Other Duties
Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Level I: High school diploma or equivalent.
Level II: Associate’s degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Applicants must be willing and able to perform all job-related travel normally associated with this position and possess a valid driver’s license.
Application Requirements:
If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Level I: Required at this level include the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; to record observations and activities; to follow oral and written directions; and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
Level II: Knowledge of patient food service delivery in a hospital, school, public health department, institutional or facility setting; of basic principles of nutrition, sanitation and food-handling practices; and of the basic principles of dietetics. Ability is required to identify dietary deficiencies in menus; design special diets for review by a nutrition therapist; and follow written and oral medical and dietetic instructions.
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to stand, talk, walk, lift, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires long periods of sitting and daily computer-based work. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position. Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
Equal Opportunity Employment
The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.
Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub.
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