Nutrition Assistant II

Overview

Job Title
:
Nutrition Assistant II

Agency
: 340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
: 340 District 7

Work Location
:
Muskogee – 530 S. 34th St.

Salary
: up to $43,000.00, based on education and experience.

Work Schedule
:
Monday to Friday

Full/Part-Time
:
Full time

The Nutrition Assistant II is involved in paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health department. This is the career level where employees perform all functions involving paraprofessional dietetic work in a nutrition and dietetic service unit or in a public health department. Responsibilities include conducting and assisting in nutritional assessments of individuals (anthropometric measurements, biochemical tests using standardized procedures, clinical or physical examination, dietary intake and consideration of economic, social and environmental factors).

The role also includes providing nutritional education to individual patients and discussing dietary concerns with doctors, nurses and other allied health personnel.

• Interviews patients and takes 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.

• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, values, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in a team environment, participating and assisting peers.

Requirements consist of an associate’s degree in dietetic technology or a closely related field; or two years of experience working under the technical supervision of a dietitian/nutrition therapist in a facility, institution, school, hospital or public health setting; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Some positions may require successful completion of the six-month United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service Nutrition Assistant Training under the supervision of a registered dietitian within the probationary period, OR successful completion of the Oklahoma State Department of Health – Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Service, Certified WIC Nutrition Technician (CWNT) training within the probationary period.

• 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.

Knowledge of patient food service delivery in a hospital, school, public health department, institutional or facility setting; basic principles of nutrition, sanitation and food-handling practices; and the basic principles of dietetics. Ability to identify dietary deficiencies in menus; design special diets for review by a nutrition therapist; and follow written and oral medical and dietetic instructions.

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled conditions and exposure to moderate noise levels. Duties may require talking, standing, walking, and reaching with hands and arms; carrying light items; driving a vehicle. This position involves long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Applicants must be willing to travel related to the job, including occasional in-state overnight or weekend travel.

Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.

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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