About City of Hope

City of Hope is an independent biomedical research and treatment organization for cancer, diabetes and other life-threatening diseases.

Founded in 1913, City of Hope is a leader in bone marrow transplantation and immunotherapy such as CAR T cell therapy. City of Hope’s translational research and personalized treatment protocols advance care throughout the world. Human synthetic insulin, monoclonal antibodies and numerous breakthrough cancer drugs are based on technology developed at the institution. AccessHope™, a subsidiary launched in 2019 serves employers and their health care partners by providing access to City of Hope’s specialized cancer expertise.

A National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center and a founding member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network, City of Hope is ranked among the nation’s “Best Hospitals” in cancer by U.S. News & World Report and received Magnet Recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Its main campus is located near Los Angeles, with additional locations throughout Southern California and in Arizona.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work - and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Designs and implements appropriate plan of nutritional care for patients at nutrition risk. Provides on-going nutritional care and monitors patient progress toward nutrition goals. Provides nutrition counseling and followup. Oversees the activities of the Diet Technician. Serves as a resource to staff, other health care professionals and the community on current nutrition topics.

Key Responsibilities include:

Provides services that are accurate, reliable, courteous and timely.

Delivers care that is consistent with professional practice standards and the mission and values of City of Hope.

Demonstrates competence appropriate to their role and function in age-specific care and nutrition management.

Delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice of the discipline.

Provides timely, comprehensive and complete education/teaching to patients and families and

documentation of progress towards achievement of outcomes.

Delivers care for a defined group of patients using effective delegation, supervision and decisionmaking skills.

Ensures that all professional and regulatory standards are met and maintained.

Promotes collaboration and teamwork among all members of the healthcare team.

Effectively communicates with all customers/team members to meet organizational goals and customer service expectations.

Maintains current knowledge, skills and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities.

Promotes the efficient and effective utilization of resources.

Demonstrates performance improvement activities to promote continuous improvement in care delivery.

Demonstrates assimilation of core organizational values within own performance.

Implement evidence-based practice.

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

Minimum Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree.

Minimum Experience:

• 0-2 years experience as a clinical dietitian.

Req. Certification/Licensure:

• Registered Dietitian.

Preferred Education: Nutrition

• Certification as a Diabetes Educator or Nutrition Support Dietitian.

Additional Information:

• As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.
• Full Time

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. #LI-LK