Registered Dietitian

Mary Bird Perkins Cancer Center • Baton Rouge, LA

17d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian splits time among Northshore clinics according to coverage needs and may provide telehealth or in-person assistance across the network. The role assesses and monitors the nutrition status and needs of patients receiving cancer treatments, with particular focus on patients treated for cancers of the head and neck, esophagus, stomach, pancreas, and breast. The dietitian provides nutrition education and counseling, supports patients with feeding tubes, recommends supplements when needed to help maintain optimal weight, and connects patients and families with resources such as the Therapeutic Food Pantry. The position also develops and reviews nutrition education materials, conducts cancer- and nutrition-related presentations, and stays informed about patient status, care plans, and treatment regimens through care planning and follow-up.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition or a nutrition-related science.
• CDR registration.
• Licensure as a registered dietitian/nutritionist in Louisiana and Mississippi; Mississippi licensure may be obtained upon official confirmation of employment.
• CPR certification.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree preferred.
• Experience in the nutrition care of oncology patients preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor the nutrition status and needs of patients receiving cancer treatment, including patients with a high risk of complications from treatment-related weight loss.
• Assess nutrition needs for patients referred by physicians, therapists, nurses, and social workers, or identified through medical-record review.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients and families, including counseling for patients with feeding tubes.
• Recommend nutrition supplements when needed to help maintain patients’ optimal weight.
• Assist patients with the Therapeutic Food Pantry and connect them with community agencies, DME companies, or businesses that may provide nutrition products and equipment.
• Develop, review, and revise patient education materials about nutrition.
• Conduct cancer- and nutrition-related presentations for people with cancer, cancer survivors, and the general public.
• Maintain awareness of patient status, care plans, and treatment regimens through care plans and follow-up services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time