Kahlert Cancer Center seeks a dietitian to develop nutrition-focused care, evaluate patient needs, and collaborate with oncology teams. Role is adaptable to full or part-time with remote work options. Focus on improving patient health through medical nutrition therapy.
Requirements
2-4 years RD or LDN experience
Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition
CDR registration
Board Certified Oncology Nutrition (preferred)
MD Board of Dietetic Practice
Qualifications
Problem-solving skills
Strong interpersonal skills
Clear communication
Organized and thorough
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This position has availability to work from home two days a week! This position can be full or part-time!
The Outpatient Clinical Dietician at Kahlert Cancer Center will assist in the development of a proactive, nutrition focused environment, which aims to identify patients at nutritional risk and provide them with the tools needed to optimize their Oncology treatment outcomes.
The dietitian will be responsible for providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) that is integrated with the patient's medical goals to promote and maintain an optimal nutritional status. As an integral member of the Cancer Center's Clinical Interdisciplinary Team; the dietitian will evaluate, interpret, monitor and document the nutritional status and nutritional needs; including diet, supplement and enteral/parental nutrition recommendations, using established standards of care and practice guidelines. The dietitian will be responsible for developing and implementing educational materials to meet the needs of both the patients and the healthcare professionals caring for them.
The dietitian will work closely with all members of the Oncology Team.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's Degree Nutrition/Nutrition related field Required
2-4 years experience as a Registered Dietitian (RD) or Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist (LDN) Required
Board Certified Specialist in OncologyNutrition preferred
CDR - Commission Dietetic Registration required
MD Board of Dietetic Practice required
Qualifications:
Must be adept at problem-solving, including being able to identify issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
Must possess strong interpersonal skills
Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally, as to communicate with employees, and residents as needed.
Must be able to effectively read and interpret information, present numerical data in a resourceful manner, and skillfully gather and analyze information
Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently
Must be organized, accurate, thorough, and able to monitor work for quality
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