Clinical Dietitian- TriHealth Cancer Institute- Float

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Clinical Dietitian works at the TriHealth Cancer & Blood Institute, supporting adult cancer patients through evidence-based nutrition interventions intended to improve outcomes, support treatment tolerance, and enhance quality of life. The role collaborates with specialized providers, Oncology Certified Nurses, patients, families, and other members of the care team. The dietitian must be willing to travel to all TriHealth Cancer Institute locations. The position plans, participates in, and documents nutritional care for patients in assigned areas. It includes assessing nutritional needs, establishing nutrition diagnoses and goals, counseling patients and families, coordinating care with internal and external resources, and evaluating and revising nutrition plans. The dietitian also contributes to professional education, department and hospital initiatives, committee work, and the training of new hires or dietetic interns. This is a full-time, Monday–Friday position with a stated schedule of 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. There are no holidays or weekends. TriHealth lists medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement among its benefits. Pay is described as competitive and based on education and experience.

Requirements

For practitioners new to the field as of January 1, 2024, a master’s degree in Dietetics is required.
For applicants eligible or registered before January 1, 2024, a bachelor’s degree in Dietetics is required; a dietetic limited permit is accepted upon hire.
Must pass the Registered Dietitian (RD) exam within six months of hire.
Applicants who are not on a limited permit must have both Ohio licensure and registration.
General clinical knowledge of adult learning principles.
Up to one year of experience in a related field.
Must be willing to travel to all TriHealth Cancer Institute locations.

Responsibilities

Plan, participate in, and document all aspects of nutritional care for patients in assigned areas.
Perform nutritional assessments and document nutrition diagnoses using the Nutrition Care Process, including appropriate PES statements and discharge plans.
Discuss nutrition diagnoses and counsel patients, families, and care team members on nutrition goals.
Collaborate with internal and external resources to implement nutrition care plans.
Monitor and evaluate nutrition plans and revise them as needed.
Assess patients’ learning needs, including cultural and religious beliefs, emotional and age-related barriers, motivation, and diet history; individualize education and document it according to department standards.
Keep current with nutrition research and continuing education, attend at least one educational session in the practice focus area each year, and maintain an updated CDR education record.
Complete a small project or bright idea, such as updating a clinical resource, publishing a nutrition article, providing a unit education session, or organizing a journal club.
Manage time efficiently, meet patient ratio goals on average, and adjust schedules to meet daily needs.
Train new hires and dietetic interns by creating a welcoming atmosphere, reviewing documentation, observing patient interactions, and providing constructive feedback.
Provide constructive feedback during department discussions and meetings to advance initiatives.
Serve on at least one hospital committee and provide relevant feedback that may affect the department, hospital, or community.
Relate basic nutrition principles to staff, health care team members, and the community.
Demonstrate TriHealth SERVE standards and ALWAYS behaviors, including courtesy, compassion, respect for cultural and spiritual differences, service recovery, teamwork, and responsible use of resources.