Assesses the nutritional needs of individuals and groups. Plans and implements nutrition counseling and education services adapted to the cultural, social, and economic conditions of the service population.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT 

Must possess a baccalaureate or post-baccalaureate degree from American colleges or universities which meets the requirements of the Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT 

No additional experience required.

COMPUTER SKILLS

An individual should have knowledge of Database, Inventory, Spreadsheet, and Word Processing software, and Order processing systems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS  

Must possess a valid driver's license with a driving history verified through a motor vehicle report that meets requirements for Cherokee Nation underwriting rating.  Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) and possess and maintain a license (LD) from the Oklahoma Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision OR be registered and licensure eligible pending Board approval.  If a Registered Dietitian (RD) is transitioning from Provisional Licensure (PLD) to a Licensed Dietitian (LD) they must have a temporary letter authorizing practice under general supervision issued by the Oklahoma State Medical Board.  Preferred Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist or CDCES.  Must possess and maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 

Must have knowledge of computers and audio/video equipment.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS  

Employee must not be and will not be under sanction by the United States Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG) or by the General Services Administration (GSA) or listed on the OIG’s Cumulative Sanction Report, or the GSA’s List of Excluded Providers, or listed on the OIG’s List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE).  Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of client information.  Must meet and maintain pre-employment and periodic background investigation and adjudication for child care.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.