Position Summary
The Outpatient Oncology Dietitian develops and maintains a comprehensive nutritional program for cancer patients and their families and aids in the adjustment to living with a chronic and life-threatening illness. On an aggregate level, the Outpatient Oncology Dietitian participates in a collaborative process of assessment, care coordination, planning, facilitation, referral, and advocacy for options and services to meet an individual’s health needs. This position will participate as a valued member of the multidisciplinary care team. Must work well in a team setting, be flexible and adapt to changes in the work environment.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition
Experience
- N/A
License/Registration/Certifications
- Registered Dietician/Licensed Dietitian
Preferred Requirements
Preferred Education
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition
Preferred Experience
- One year or more experience with a nutrition support team or as a therapeutic dietician in oncology
Preferred License/Registration/Certifications
- Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) or Oncology Nutrition Certification
Core Job Responsibilities
- Responsible for screening, assessment and implementation plans for cancer patients and/or family members.
- Required to function independently to provide education, counseling and intervention.
- Position includes participation in community events, rehab classes, program development and evaluation, and any other assigned responsibilities relating to nutrition and cancer.
- Develop and review nutrition guidelines and policies for outpatient oncology patients at Gibbs Cancer Center
- Provides one-to-one education and intervention with oncology patients including all aspects of home enteral therapy.
- Monitor’s patient’s response to nutritional intervention and communicates critical information to the treatment team.
- Coordinates formula and equipment resources for patient’s requiring home enteral nutrition
- Participates in site specific multidisciplinary planning conferences (MPC’s)
- Documents patient’s assessments, interventions, and clinical notes in EMR to support patient care.
- Attends and reports out on Nutrition Care Committee meetings.
- Other duties as assigned.