Dietitian - Oncology and Infusion
About The Position
Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a compassionate, clinically skilled Registered Dietitian to join its outpatient oncology and infusion team. The Dietitian provides individualized nutrition assessment, education, and support to patients undergoing cancer treatment, helping improve outcomes, manage treatment-related side effects, and enhance quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum. The role includes providing Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers, monitoring nutrition-related complications during cancer treatment, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary cancer care team. The Dietitian also documents care in the electronic medical record, participates in tumor boards and quality improvement initiatives, and serves as a nutrition resource for staff, patients, and families. Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This partnership provides access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources, and best practices.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree meeting CDR grandfathering requirements.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Current Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) licensure or eligibility for licensure.
- Strong knowledge of oncology nutrition, malnutrition, nutrition support, and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
- Excellent communication, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Nice To Haves
- One year of clinical dietitian experience preferred; oncology, infusion, outpatient, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
- Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO), or willingness to obtain it.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology and infusion patients, identifying nutrition risks and barriers to care.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on evidence-based oncology nutrition practices.
- Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and counsel patients and caregivers on weight management, malnutrition, treatment side-effect management, hydration, and survivorship nutrition.
- Collaborate with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other members of the cancer care team.
- Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments for nutrition-related complications.
- Assess and manage patients requiring oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, or other nutrition support interventions.
- Educate patients on food safety, symptom management, and food-drug interactions specific to oncology treatment.
- Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and outcomes in the electronic medical record.
- Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, patient care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
- Serve as a nutrition resource for staff, patients, and families while supporting best practices in oncology nutrition.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision coverage
- Retirement savings program with employer match
- Time off, which may include paid time off, vacation, sick time, and holidays
- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities
- Basic and supplemental life and AD&D insurance
- Well-being initiative
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
