Dietitian Oncology part time as needed

Job Description

A Brief Overview

The dietitian is responsible for the nutritional care of the patient within an assigned area of practice.

What you will do

• Performs an accurate assessment within a timely manner of the patient’s nutritional status including, but not limited to: obtaining and interpreting information in terms of the patient’s nutritional needs, patient/family level of knowledge, ability and readiness to learn about nutrition requirements, cultural/religious needs, and physical/mental limitations.
• Demonstrates knowledge of age-specific factors and performs satisfactorily related to patient’s age, infant through geriatrics, as noted on unit specific guidelines and competencies.
• Plans the delivery of medical nutrition therapy and implements an individualized outcomes based nutritional care plan specific to patient’s needs with clearly defined, measurable goals.
• Demonstrates ability to provide medical nutrition therapy to patients/family based on assessment needs.
• Ensures continuity of nutrition care through communication with relevant care providers at mission and discharge.

Job Requirements

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

- Bachelor's

- Some College Dietetic Internship or similar Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program required, unless already registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

- Registered Dietitian - Commission on Dietetic Registration within 180 Days

- Licensed Dietitian - Licensing Board Licensed in the state based off job assignment as a Dietitian. within 180 Days