Temporary Clinical Oncology Dietitian

American Oncology Network•Urbana, IL

2d•$25 - $44•Remote

About The Position

Provide clinical nutrition consultation, programs, and education to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care.

Requirements

Minimum of Bachelor of Science in nutrition from an ACEND-Accredited program.
Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition with extensive experience in oncology nutrition (medical/surgical/radiation oncology)
Good working knowledge of computer usage in the workplace
Excellent verbal/writing skills
Experience documenting in EMRs
Work with Microsoft 365 Suite
Experience with telehealth platforms
Ability to work independently.
Attention to detail.
Strong communication skills
Patient-centered philosophy
Collaborative work ethic
Must have an active Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Must be a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
Must maintain Dietetic Licensure or Certification in state(s) of assignment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition education based on patients’ specific cancer therapies and nutrition needs.
Work in partnership with health-care team and community resources to provide continuity of nutrition services for patients and their families across the cancer continuum.
Establish priorities for nutrition-care delivery based on urgency and complexity of nutrition interventions.
Attend education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.
Maintains Standard Operating Procedures of compliance ensuring requirements are communicated and managed according to accreditation standards, HIPAA and state licensure requirements.
Ensure effective communication and premier customer service with internal and external customers.
Conduct counseling and/or education sessions utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
Appropriately document patient communications in EMR according to departmental SOP/JBIs.