Senior Clinical Dietitian, Miami Cancer Institute, Nutrition Services, FT, 08:30A-5P
About The Position
The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional intervention for a variety of oncology out-patients. The RD functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy integrated with the medical goals of cancer patients. The RD will work closely with Cancer Patient Support Services, including Integrative Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Social Workers, Psychologists, ARNPs and Nurse Navigators. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the diagnosis of the patient, disease stage and nutritional status. The RD educates patients, family and significant others on nutritional guidelines to follow before, during and after cancer treatment as needed. The RD contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. The RD documents nutritional interventions including plan of care using the Nutrition Care Process in the electronic medical record of the patient. The RD functions as a nutrition educator and conducts programs for MCI patients, family and caregivers.
Requirements
- Master of Science in Nutrition or similar degree required.
- Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration, and Florida State Licensure (LD/N).
- Certified in the area of oncology nutrition (CSO) or to obtain within 1 year of employment.
- This position requires direct patient care through nutritional screening, assessment, intervention, and care planning.
- Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting is required.
- Excellent communication skills with solid writing abilities, critical thinking, public speaking, computer skills, and service excellence.
- This position requires a high degree of self-initiation, exceptional organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Minimum Required Experience: 5 Years
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Nutritional intervention for a variety of oncology out-patients.
- Provide nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy integrated with the medical goals of cancer patients.
- Recommend appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on the diagnosis of the patient, disease stage and nutritional status.
- Educate patients, family and significant others on nutritional guidelines to follow before, during and after cancer treatment as needed.
- Contribute to departmental achievements through process improvement.
- Document nutritional interventions including plan of care using the Nutrition Care Process in the electronic medical record of the patient.
- Function as a nutrition educator and conducts programs for MCI patients, family and caregivers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Industry
Hospitals
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
