Registered Dietitian Oncology

Banner Health • Scottsdale, AZ

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About The Position

Banner Health is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian to join the opening team at its new Scottsdale facility, anticipated to launch in early 2027. If selected, the employee will train at Banner University Cancer Center until the new facility opens. The role provides patient-centered nutritional care as part of an interdisciplinary healthcare team, managing a complex caseload through comprehensive nutrition assessments, nutrition-focused physical exams, individualized care planning, and outcome monitoring. The dietitian also provides nutrition counseling and education to patients and families; develops Nutrition Standards of Practice and educational materials; collaborates with healthcare professionals on patient care policies and quality improvement; and delivers in-service education in areas of expertise.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week, Monday through Thursday, on the day shift. The posting offers a $5,000 sign-on bonus issued in two installments: $5,000 within 45 business days of employment and $5,000 after completing 12 months of employment. Relocation assistance is available. The recruiter will provide sign-on bonus eligibility criteria.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or equivalent coursework.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian or RD Eligible under the academic and professional requirements defined by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Must obtain RD credentials within six months of hire.
• Must hold current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration and maintain annual verification of registration.
• Must maintain current licensure as required by state law.
• Ability to communicate effectively and function independently.
• Ability to prioritize an assigned patient caseload.

Nice To Haves

• Additional related education and/or experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments, including nutrition-focused physical exams as appropriate, and interpret patient data using evidence-based standards and practice guidelines.
• Maintain competency in enteral and parenteral clinical practice protocols and oral nutrition management standards.
• Initiate and manage nutrition care for assigned patients, including patients receiving enteral or parenteral nutrition, and write orders when permitted by state regulations.
• Evaluate care-plan effectiveness and communicate with the healthcare team to support optimal nutrition outcomes.
• Document pertinent information in medical records, patient care plans, and clinical pathways in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families, and develop teaching materials and in-service programs for staff and healthcare professionals.
• Evaluate patient and family responses to nutrition education.
• Provide leadership in the assigned area, monitor patient care procedures, and act as a liaison with nursing areas.
• Participate in process-improvement teams, continuous quality-improvement activities, and outcome studies as needed.
• Mentor new staff and interns when assigned.
• Provide guidance to nutrition services staff in developing nutrition plans and, where applicable, community education.
• In some roles, recruit, select, train, evaluate, and manage the performance of assigned staff.

Benefits

• $5,000 sign-on bonus issued within 45 business days of employment and $5,000 after completing 12 months of employment, subject to eligibility criteria.
• Relocation assistance available.

What This Job Offers

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