Outpatient Dietitian - Oncology

Cleveland Clinic • Cleveland, OH

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus, where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class, and caregivers are family. The Outpatient Dietitian works with patients to support wellness, encourage healthier eating habits, and reduce the risk of chronic disease. The role develops personalized treatment plans based on patients’ medical histories, needs, and goals, contributing to a comprehensive approach to wellness and health. The caregiver works days, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field.
• Current licensure as a Licensed Dietitian (LD).
• Active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
• One year of experience as a Registered Dietitian in Clinical Nutrition, or successful completion of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation (CCF) Dietetic Internship Program.
• Ability to navigate extensively throughout the hospital to serve a large number of patients.
• Manual dexterity sufficient for computer entry.
• Physical ability to measure and weigh patients.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
• Comply with Cleveland Clinic’s annual influenza vaccination program or obtain an approved exemption.
• Employment offers are subject to controlled-substance testing.

Responsibilities

• Provide individualized medical nutrition therapy, education, and counseling to patients.
• Implement nutritional care plans, communicate plans, establish a follow-up system, and maintain documentation.
• Write changes for diet orders; initiate nutrient intake assessments; assess patients for nutritional deficiencies; evaluate fluids and electrolytes; and review laboratory and clinical progress notes.
• Inform physicians of patients’ nutritional status and need for diet changes.
• Create and revise education materials, participate in program development, and develop, implement, and market services.
• Support the dietetic internship program as a supervised-practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level