Registered Dietician

Tennessee Oncology•Nashville, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tennessee Oncology is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide comprehensive and personalized nutrition care and medical nutrition therapy to oncology/hematology patients. The RD will offer services via telehealth or in-person sessions throughout the cancer continuum, particularly for patients undergoing radiation therapy and chemotherapy. This role operates on a referral basis to assess nutritional status and implement appropriate nutrition therapy and education to optimize patient nutrition. The RD is a vital part of the multidisciplinary oncology team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required.
Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration required.
Good communication skills (verbal, written, electronic).
Critical thinking skills.
Proficient use of EMR (OncoEMR, EPIC, other) and MS Tools including Outlook, Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

MS/MPH in field related to job requirements preferred.
A minimum of 2 years’ experience as a professional nutritionist in an oncology setting preferred.
Current Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) by Commission of Dietetic Registration preferred.
Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.

Responsibilities

Analyze subjective and objective information to define nutrition problems and goals.
Provide individualized nutrition assessments and counseling on dietary issues and healthy eating habits.
Offer nutrition recommendations based on patient’s specific therapies, nutrition needs, budget, and tastes.
Work closely with patient’s family and caregivers.
Establish short- and long-term goals with each patient.
Collaborate with other health professionals (RN, Nurses, APPs, MDs) as appropriate.
Develop nutrition education and resources as needed.
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on all aspects of diet and lifestyle.
Communicate and collaborate with the multidisciplinary team on patient issues and nutrition health recommendations.
Assess, implement, and teach enteral and parenteral nutritional support when needed.
Document clinical assessments.
Teach nutrition group classes.
Participate in company-wide and community events.
Develop nutrition education materials for print, digital, and social media.
Coordinate care with treatment offices and supportive services including in-home services.
Follow-up with patient’s nutritional care throughout the continuum of care as appropriate.
Evaluate effectiveness of nutritional sessions and impact on client’s health outcomes.
Serve as a primary point of contact for providers, staff, and patients/family requesting nutrition information and resources.
Participate in continuous quality and performance improvement projects, initiatives, and development activities.
Document patient progress after each nutrition consultation.