Dietician - Oncology (Outpatient)

OhioHealth

18d

About The Position

We are more than a health system. We are a belief system. We believe wellness and sickness are both part of a lifelong partnership, and that everyone could use an expert guide. We work hard, care deeply and reach further to help people uncover their own power to be healthy. We inspire hope. We learn, grow, and achieve more – in our careers and in our communities. Job Description Summary: Assesses and identifies the risks, needs and problems related to healthy eating and nutrition; develops plans to meet those needs. Works primarily with patients, employees/employers, and community. Facilitates behavioral change to prevent disease or restore health, for individuals and groups, through education and counseling, skill development, promoting attitudes conducive to weight management, eating a healthy diet.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (Required)
OBDL - Ohio Board of Dietetics Licensure - Ohio Dietetics Board, OHLP - Ohio Limited Permit - Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles, RD - Registered Dietician - Commission on Dietetic Registration
Field of Study: Dietetics or related field and up to one year of post degree course work approved by ADA (American Dietetic Association) and/or an internship and no previous Experience plus three to six months of time on the job.
Work requires current license from Ohio Board of Dietetics and current Registered Dietitian registration (or registry eligible) from American Dietetic Association.
Work requires the analytical skills necessary in order to solve technical, clinical, administrative, or managerial problems that require a professional level of knowledge in a specific discipline and/or design relatively complex plans, systems, and programs.
Work requires the communication skills necessary to explain policies or procedures, relay patients needs to appropriate personnel, or otherwise communicate and work collaboratively with others in situations requiring sensitivity and tact.
Work is not completely standardized. Assignments are often received in the form of results expected, due dates, and general procedures to follow.

Responsibilities

Performs nutrition assessment using age-appropriate standards, utilizing validated assessment tools and nutrition focused physical assessments. Includes documentation of nutrition related diagnosis when indicated.
Demonstrate proficiency in accordance with Standards of Practice and Professional Performance for Registered Dietitian Nutritionist while providing age-appropriate plan of care for patients and families.
Coordinates nutrition therapy with physicians and other health care professionals.
Participates in multidisciplinary rounds and care planning sessions.
Plans, implements, and adapts nutritional care plan to meet physician orders, age, and disease specific physiologic needs. Intervention plan includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription.
Teach cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to promote positive lifestyle changes.
Serves as an active member on multidisciplinary teams.
Monitors and evaluates patient response to medical nutrition therapy using specific goals and determines change if indicated.
Performs patient, family, and care giver education related to nutritional therapy and incorporates best method of learning style and communication into sessions.
Supports the development and revision of nutrition related department tools, training materials, policies, and procedures.
Remains current on research developments and other methods of practice and incorporates this into current programs and services.
Participates in the evaluation of clinical nutrition products and equipment.
Conducts telemedicine consultation sessions with clients to assess and analyze diet and disease prevention strategies.
Educates and trains interdisciplinary team members, students, and interns.
Fosters teamwork and establishes effective strategies to implement innovative programs which leads to optimal clinical nutrition and financial outcomes.
Supports quality improvement, research, and outcome studies.
Identifies and communicates opportunities for waste reduction and service improvements.
Documents accurately and completely, including appropriate utilization of order writing privileges in electronic medical record.
Complies with all regulatory standards, including federal, state, and accrediting agencies and adhere to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
Participates in and attend departmental meetings, staff development, and professional programs, as appropriate.
Ensures national program standards are met and always maintained for certified and/or recognized programs, as applicable.
Other duties as assigned.
Direct patient care activities (i.e., nutrition assessment, multidisciplinary rounds, etc.)
Indirect patient care activities (i.e., committee meeting attendance, record keeping, etc.)