Temporary Clinical Oncology Dietitian
Location: Remote PositionPay Range: $25.19 - $44.31
Job Description
Summary: Provide clinical nutrition consultation, programs, and education to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care. Primary Key Performance Areas: KPA 1 – Product Knowledge Solid knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutrition needs of cancer patients (nutrition impact symptom and nutrition therapies, malnutrition, enteral/parenteral nutrition, cancer prevention and survivorship). Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process as it relates to the nutrition needs of cancer patients and ability to expertly apply all steps of the process. Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition education based on patients’ specific cancer therapies and nutrition needs. Work in partnership with health-care team and community resources to provide continuity of nutrition services for patients and their families across the cancer continuum. Establish priorities for nutrition-care delivery based on urgency and complexity of nutrition interventions. KPA 2 – Resources Practice reflects “best practice” based on scientific research, systematic literature review, expert opinion, and professional judgment. Attend education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs. KPA 3 – Compliance and SOPS Maintains Standard Operating Procedures of compliance ensuring requirements are communicated and managed according to accreditation standards, HIPAA and state licensure requirements. KPA 4 – Communication and Customer Service Ensure effective communication and premier customer service with internal and external customers. Conduct counseling and/or education sessions utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels. Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary clinic teams providing patient’s comprehensive care. KPA 5 – Navigation and Documentation Appropriately document patient communications in EMR according to departmental SOP/JBIs. Position Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in nutrition from an ACEND-Accredited program. Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred. Previous Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition with extensive experience in oncology nutrition (medical/surgical/radiation oncology) Office experience: Good working knowledge of computer usage in the workplace Excellent verbal/writing skills Experience documenting in EMRs Work with Microsoft 365 Suite Experience with telehealth platforms Core Capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Strong communication skills Patient-centered philosophy Collaborative work ethic Certifications/Licenses: Must have an active Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Must be a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Must maintain Dietetic Licensure or Certification in state(s) of assignment. Travel: 0% Standard Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; flexible to meet business needs.