Oncology Nutrition Therapist - Outpatient Clinic

The Nebraska Medical Center • Kearney, NE

31d • Onsite

About The Position

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families. Shift: First Shift (United States of America) Outpatient Oncology Dietitian - Heartland Clinic Nebraska Medicine is now taking applications for a talented individual to join us as an Outpatient Nutrition Therapist / Dietitian . This specific position will be serving our outpatient clients in the Oncology area. If you have questions about applying for the Outpatient Oncology Dietitian - Heartland Clinic, please contact Jana Whitmarsh at [email protected] Details Part time Heartland Oncology Clinic-Kearney Why Work at Nebraska Medicine? Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration. Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care. Diversity and Inclusion We value diverse backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve. Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine! Details: Outpatient Oncology Dietitian - Heartland Clinic Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population. Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient’s overall plan of care throughout the continuum. Use the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk. Use skills, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to address prevention, delay, or management of acute or chronic diseases and conditions for individuals and groups. Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and the community. Train nutrition and other health care profession students in the clinical and classroom setting. Participate in process improvement, outcomes measurement and clinical research.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent.
• Completion of required nutrition and dietetics coursework and supervised practice through a Didactic Program in Dietetics and Dietetic Internship, Coordinated Program in Dietetics, or Future Graduate Program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Knowledge and application of Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) required.
• Clear and consistent written and verbal communication required.
• Proficient use of technology and its applications, including word processing, nutrient analysis, spreadsheet software required.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening and observation required.
• Analysis of information to identify implications, develop solutions and conclusions and evaluate each alternative to make sound decisions based on appropriate data required.
• Service excellence and patient centered care required.
• Interpersonal skills (respect, honesty, fairness, positive attitude toward colleagues and customers) required.
• Focus on customer satisfaction when working with patients, families, coworkers, other departments, physicians/ providers, and the community required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required.
• Licensed as a Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) through the Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services required.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in nutrition and dietetics or related area granted by a US regionally accredited college or university or foreign equivalent preferred.
• Knowledge and application of Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage medical nutrition care for a generalized patient population.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to integrate nutrition care with the patient’s overall plan of care throughout the continuum.
• Use the Nutrition Care Process and Terminology (NCPT) to assess nutrition status, identify nutrition diagnoses, and develop, implement and evaluate outcomes of nutrition care plans for patients at nutrition risk.
• Use skills, knowledge, evidence-based practice, and clinical judgment to address prevention, delay, or management of acute or chronic diseases and conditions for individuals and groups.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families and the community.
• Train nutrition and other health care profession students in the clinical and classroom setting.
• Participate in process improvement, outcomes measurement and clinical research.

Benefits

• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees