Registered Dietitian

Job Description:

The Adult Oncology Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care to adult cancer patients across the continuum of care (inpatient and/or outpatient). This role focuses on the prevention and management of malnutrition, nutrition-related side effects of cancer treatments, and improving overall patient outcomes and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical Nutrition Care
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for adult oncology patients using evidence-based tools.
• Diagnose nutrition problems and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting interventions as needed.
• Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients undergoing chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, and surgical treatments.
• Symptom & Side Effect Management
• Manage nutrition-related side effects such as:
• Nausea and vomiting
• Mucositis
• Dysphagia
• Cachexia and unintended weight loss
• Provide enteral and parenteral nutrition recommendations when indicated.
• Patient & Caregiver Education
• Educate patients and families on:
• Nutrition during cancer treatment and survivorship
• Food safety for immunocompromised patients
• Managing treatment-related symptoms through diet
• Develop and distribute educational materials.

Work Environment:

• Hospital inpatient units, outpatient oncology clinics, or cancer centers
• May involve exposure to immunocompromised patients
• Standard clinical hours; occasional flexibility may be required
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods
• Ability to lift educational materials or light equipment
• Frequent interaction with patients and healthcare staff

Required:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of practice
• Experience in clinical nutrition (hospital or outpatient setting)

Preferred:

Experience in oncology nutrition

Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) through Commission on Dietetic Registration

Experience with enteral and parenteral nutrition support

Familiarity with oncology treatment modalities

Key Competencies:

Strong clinical assessment and critical thinking skills

Excellent communication and counseling abilities

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Compassion and sensitivity to patients with complex medical conditionsOrganizational and documentation skills

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

License/Certification:

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential (Required)

Work Location: In person