Clinical Dietitian II - Oncology

Sutter Health•Oakland, CA

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian II exercises sound judgment and develops clinical skills to implement patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses in a timely manner. The role builds confidence and cooperation with patients, their families or support groups, and other healthcare providers through competent assessment, attentive monitoring and care, and effective communication. The dietitian follows applicable regulations, codes, policies, and procedures to protect privacy and safety and provide optimal patient care. Within Nutritional Services, the dietitian follows department policies and procedures, the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics, and the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Scope and Standards of Practice. The role may provide Medical Nutrition Therapy using the nutrition care process, including nutrition screening, assessment, reassessment, education, and counseling. The dietitian may participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, team conferences, and family meetings, and may share nutrition information with health professionals and the community. The position collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and refers to other team members as needed to optimize care, while completing routine and priority tasks within established time frames. The position also performs clerical work, documents care in the electronic health record, maintains a safe and clean work environment, follows infection-prevention procedures, and protects confidential health information. The dietitian maintains RD/RDN registration, completes required continuing education, and participates in quality assurance, performance improvement, and patient satisfaction activities. This is a full-time, day-shift role with an eight-hour schedule, Monday through Friday, totaling 40 hours per week. Weekend work is not required.

Requirements

Master's degree, or RD/RDN credential evidencing completion of the required level of education.
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) certification and licensure.
Two years of recent relevant experience.
Strong understanding of human anatomy, pathophysiology, pharmacology, laboratory results, and medical terminology to provide complex care.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain sensitive information clearly and professionally to diverse audiences.
Well-developed time-management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize assignments and meet deadlines within standardized procedures.
General knowledge of computer applications such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) and electronic health records.
Ability to interpret information and instructions presented in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team, manage multiple tasks, and work in an environment with interruptions.
Ability to identify, evaluate, and resolve standard problems by selecting appropriate solutions from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s protected health information.
Ability to build collaborative relationships with peers and healthcare providers.
Ability to interact compassionately and effectively with patients and staff with diverse ages, backgrounds, cultures, values, beliefs, and behaviors.
Ability to retain and apply new knowledge and skills.

Responsibilities

Implement patients’ plans of care based on their diagnoses in a timely manner.
Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy using the nutrition care process, including nutrition screening, assessment, reassessment, education, and counseling, as applicable.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, case conferences, team conferences, and family meetings, as applicable.
Provide nutrition information to health professionals and the community, as applicable.
Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and refer patients to other team members as needed to optimize care.
Complete routine and priority tasks within established departmental time frames.
Perform clerical tasks, including answering phones, updating patient appointments, and retrieving, entering, or revising patient electronic health records.
Document all patient care provided in the electronic health record.
Maintain a clean, neat, and safe work environment and promptly report safety concerns to a supervisor.
Follow infection-prevention policies and procedures to protect self and others.
Protect the confidentiality of protected health information and provide care in compliance with applicable standards, policies, procedures, and regulations.
Maintain RD/RDN registration and complete mandated continuing education requirements.
Participate in department Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement and patient satisfaction activities.
Demonstrate compliance with other department and organizational requirements.