Outpatient Dietitian - Oncology - Cancer Services (Days)

The Clinical Outpatient Dietitian works to provide outpatient care that is integrated and compatible with patient-focused medical goals and objectives.

Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating of the patient's progress.

The Clinical Dietitian uses the Scope of Dietetics Practice Framework (SODPF) to determine scope of practice, established Standards of Practice and Professional Performance (SOP SOPP) in nutrition care and practice-specific dietetics, and, as available, evidence-based practice protocols nutrition practice guidelines to help determine nutrition intervention(s).

The Clinical Outpatient Dietitian also assist in the management of resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement efforts to ensure that nutrition care is safe and effective.

The Clinical Outpatient Dietitian is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in team conferences, provides food and nutrition-related in-services, and contributes to the development and revision of hospital policies.

The Clinical Outpatient Dietitian also may be involved in community-based nutrition programs, and maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

No prior work experience required

Licenses & Certifications

*Licensed Dietitian

*Registered Dietitian

Qualifications

*Ability to communicate effectively, both verbal and written, with patients, physicians and staff.

*Ability to write letters, summaries and reports.

*Position requires a Bachelor's Degree from a 4-year college or university.

*Position requires completion of 900 hours of supervised practice from accredited CDR program *Position requires registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, membership with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and State of Georgia Licensed Dietitian status throughout employment.