Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II - Main Campus

Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center•New York, NY

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Be part of our mission to end cancer for life We have an exciting opportunity to join the inpatient nutrition team at MSK! If you are new to the profession and have just completed your dietetic internship or looking to work closely with oncology patients and have acute care experience, we encourage you to apply. This is a great opportunity to advance your skills in oncology nutrition while making a real difference in a patients' oncology treatment and recovery journey. You will be supported and receive mentorship from an experienced and collaborative team of Registered Dietitians. We strive to provide exceptional patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and deliver excellent hospitality. Our department is aligned to the organization's mission and values and prioritize strong team engagement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field
Clinical rotation/dietetic internship exposure, or working RD experience in an inpatient/acute care hospital setting
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration
Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN), New York State
Passionate and excited about starting or continuing career path in Oncology Nutrition
Clear and compassionate communication and collaboration with patients, families, and care teams
Empathy and cultural sensitivity in patient-centered care
Ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic hospital environment
Critical thinking and problem-solving to support evidence-based nutrition decisions
Enthusiasm to learn, train, and support other team members

Nice To Haves

Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain the same.

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive nutrition care to assigned patients by assessing nutritional needs, developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutritional care plan.
Ensure seamless coverage on inpatient units, collaborating with diverse clinical teams, and referring patients to other services as needed.
Counsel patients and caregivers about special nutrition needs and procedures, prior to discharge, and coordinates the provision of outpatient nutrition services as needed.
Create and update patient nutrition education materials.
Train and support staff as assigned.