Clinical Dietitian - Oncology

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Job Description

Under the leadership of the department director and Clinical Nutrition Manager, their assigned Supervisor, the Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy (nutrition assessment, nutrition support, patient intervention and education) to meet the nutrition care needs of the patients in the Bodine Comprehensive Cancer Center (BCCC), Radiation Oncology, and the Genetics Clinic.

The Clinical Dietitian is an active member of the health care team, and participates in multi-disciplinary rounds (Tumor Boards, Cancer Committee, and cancer related community outreach).

The Clinical Dietitian must be able to interact empathetically and compassionately with a variety of patients with chronic, acute, and critical care medical needs. The Clinical Dietitian works with the Nutrition Technician and Diet Clerks to coordinate accuracy of diet order and patient menus

Experience

Required

Fluency, the ability to communicate orally, and the ability to read and write in English. Intermediate computer skills. The ability to project a positive, warm, friendly, and healing attitude to the patients of Community Hospital. Excellent customer service. Advanced knowledge of diet therapy and using the Nutrition Care Process format of documentation. Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record and nutrition-related programs.

Preferred

Two years experience as a clinical dietitian collaborating with patient education and nutrition support. Bilingual communication skills.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience in related field required.

Licensure/Certifications

Registered or Registration-eligible with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Registration-eligible applicants must successfully complete the RD exam within six (6) months of employment. American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required. Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) certification completed within 24 months of employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Assigned Work Hours

1.0 FTE (Full time) day shifts.

Position Type: Regular

Pay Range (Based on Years of Applicable Experience)

• $47.73 to
• $63.84
• The hours employees work determine when a shift differential is paid.
• Hourly Evening Shift Differential: $3.25 Hourly Night Shift Differential: $4.87