Registered Dietitian- Northeast Texas Region

The US Oncology Network•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Oncology is looking for a Clinical Dietitian to join their team to support the Northeast Texas Region. This role involves providing nutritional consultation to cancer patients, families, and staff throughout the cancer experience, from primary prevention to palliative care. The dietitian will advise and assist staff on patient nutritional status and adhere to the US Oncology Compliance Program. Texas Oncology is the largest community oncology provider in the country, dedicated to making high-quality cancer care accessible to all communities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
Minimum three years professional experience as a dietician including hospital therapeutics, teaching and/or public health experience.
Must possess current registered dietitian status through Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and current Texas state licensure as Registered Dietitian, as per state requirements.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in oncology or home care environment preferred.
Board Specialty certification in Oncology nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

Implements nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
Provides individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and nutrition needs.
Accurately and completely documents all clinical activity and assessments in patient charts in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Provides education to patients, families and other healthcare professionals concerning nutrition therapy.
Follows-up patient progress on a regular basis.
Consults with staff on specific nutrition problems and issues.
Provides ongoing nutrition classes for patients addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients.
Reviews and evaluates nutritional literature and material for staff use.
Participates in the orientation and ongoing training and in-service of staff on nutrition issues, research, programs, and community resources.
Collaborates with other health professionals as appropriate and develop nutrition education and resource materials as needed.
Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team patient-care rounds.
Participates in the development, implementation, and revision of patient care plans in conjunction with other clinical staff for all patients receiving nutritional support.
Attends education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.