Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Tulsa, OK
Cross Country Allied
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

Registered Dietitian, Dietitian, Tulsa Midtown: The Registered Dietitian provides quality nutritional care through the development, implementation, and monitoring of Medical Nutrition Therapy. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition assessments, coordinating nutrition support, providing patient and staff education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary care teams during a 13-week assignment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Day shift, 8-hour shifts, with a minimum of 40 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications:
  • Bachelors degree with major studies in a food and nutrition-related field.
  • Current state licensure or certification, if required by the state.
  • Current registration by the Commission on Dietetics Registration.
  • One year of work experience in a facility setting with clinical responsibilities or equivalent.
• Additional Information:
  • Perform nutrition assessments and reassessments, identify nutrition goals and interventions, and monitor patient progress.
  • Develop and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition support regimens in collaboration with pharmacy and medical staff.
  • Provide clear and concise medical record documentation.
  • Collaborate with Speech Therapy regarding diet progression and transitional feeding.
  • Consider religious, cultural, and ethnic factors when developing nutrition care plans.
  • Evaluate potential food, drug, herb, and supplement interactions.
  • Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and staff.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, care rounds, wound care, and ventilator-weaning activities.
  • Communicate patient nutrition care plans, progress, and recommendations to appropriate team members.
  • Review and approve general and therapeutic menus, menu substitutions, and modified-diet preparation techniques.
  • Conduct meal rounds and tray audits to verify that meals meet prescribed diet, quality, quantity, temperature, and appearance standards.
  • Participate in performance improvement activities, including data collection and analysis.
  • Maintain current professional registration requirements and pursue continuing education or specialized certification.
  • Serve as a resource to medical, clinical, and food service staff regarding evidence-based nutrition practice.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits