Dietitian - Outpatient Radiation Oncology

Mayo Clinic•Phoenix, AZ

2h•$63,523 - $95,409•Onsite

About The Position

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Incorporates the nutrition care process: nutrition assessment/re-assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling and coordination of nutrition care) and nutrition monitoring/evaluation. Utilizes principles of motivational interviewing. Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials. Precepts dietetic interns; mentors and trains new staff. Serves as a resource for medical staff. Works collaboratively with providers and other allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services. Researches best practice ensuring effective interventions and measures outcomes of interventions. Demonstrates effective public speaking/presentation skills.

Requirements

Dietetic internship completion
Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
State licensure or eligibility for licensure as a dietitian

Nice To Haves

Experience in outpatient oncology nutrition
Experience with motivational interviewing
Experience precepting interns or mentoring staff
Strong public speaking and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Provides individualized medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to ambulatory patients as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Incorporates the nutrition care process: nutrition assessment/re-assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention (food and/or nutrient delivery, nutrition education, nutrition counseling and coordination of nutrition care) and nutrition monitoring/evaluation.
Utilizes principles of motivational interviewing.
Works collaboratively with colleagues throughout the enterprise to develop MNT practice guidelines and/or protocols, curriculum, and nutrition education materials.
Precepts dietetic interns; mentors and trains new staff.
Serves as a resource for medical staff.
Works collaboratively with providers and other allied healthcare staff to develop and deliver programs and services.
Researches best practice ensuring effective interventions and measures outcomes of interventions.
Demonstrates effective public speaking/presentation skills.