Clinical Dietitian - Oncology

Montage Health • Monterey, CA

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About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy—including nutrition assessment, nutrition support, patient intervention, and education—to meet the nutrition care needs of patients in the Bodine Comprehensive Cancer Center (BCCC), Radiation Oncology, and the Genetics Clinic. Under the leadership of the department director and Clinical Nutrition Manager, the role reports to its assigned Supervisor.

The Clinical Dietitian is an active member of the health care team and participates in multidisciplinary rounds, Tumor Boards, the Cancer Committee, and cancer-related community outreach. The position requires empathetic and compassionate interaction with patients who have chronic, acute, and critical care needs. The dietitian also works with the Nutrition Technician and Diet Clerks to coordinate diet-order and patient-menu accuracy.

Requirements

• Fluency in English, including the ability to communicate orally and to read and write.
• Intermediate computer skills.
• Ability to project a positive, warm, friendly, and healing attitude toward patients.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Advanced knowledge of diet therapy and use of the Nutrition Care Process format of documentation.
• Experience documenting in an Electronic Health Record and nutrition-related programs.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education or experience in a related field.
• Registered or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Registration-eligible applicants must successfully complete the RD exam within six months of employment.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS certification is required.
• Complete Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) certification within 24 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience as a clinical dietitian collaborating on patient education and nutrition support.
• Bilingual communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy, including nutrition assessment, nutrition support, patient intervention, and education.
• Participate as an active member of the health care team and in multidisciplinary rounds, Tumor Boards, the Cancer Committee, and cancer-related community outreach.
• Interact empathetically and compassionately with patients with chronic, acute, and critical care medical needs.
• Work with the Nutrition Technician and Diet Clerks to coordinate accuracy of diet orders and patient menus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level