Dietitian- PRN Radiation Therapy

Description

The clinical registered dietitian (RD) uses advanced clinical skills and critical thinking, reviews data from the patient's medical and other healthcare professionals, to perform the nutrition care process. The RD performs in-depth nutrition assessment to determine the nutrition diagnosis. Appropriate nutrition intervention is recommended. The dietitian frequently calculates parenteral and enteral nutrition based on assessed needs and makes recommendations. The dietitian must monitor and evaluate the nutrition care plan, determining when resolved or making another recommendation for improvement in nutritional status.

Position Title

Dietitian, PPV
Department: Radiation Therapy-E

Purpose

According to established hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the clinical registered dietitian (RD) uses advanced clinical skills and critical thinking, review of data from the patient's medical and other healthcare professionals, to perform the nutrition care process.

Report To

Director, Cancer Center

Supervisory Responsibility

Guidance: The job requires the provision of occasional guidance and training to others. The job does not have formal or official supervisory responsibilities.

Materials Responsibility

Very Limited.

Key Relationship

• Co-workers/Health System Employees
• General Public/Visitors/Volunteers
• Physicians/Medical Office Staff
• Patients, Families, and Significant Others

Position Specification

• Education: Bachelor's Degree
  Field Of Study: Nutrition
• Special Training: Training Preferred: Certified in Nutrition Support or Diabetes or Peds or Renal; Basic Life Support
• Licensure/Registration: Licensed Dietitian and Registered Dietitian within 9 months.

Experience

No experience required.

Interpersonal Skills

Interaction is with a variety of people inside or outside the organization. Communications are of moderate difficulty and sensitivity. Contact with others may involve detailed & lengthy dialogues & exchanges of information. Requires a moderate amount of interpersonal skills. Interactions involve dealing with moderately complicated problem situations or stressful encounters.

Working Conditions

• There is very limited exposure to adverse environmental conditions.
• Some undesirable or unpleasant environmental characteristics may occur but the physical environment is generally safe and there is minimal health risk.
• The amount of time the employee may experience these minor adverse conditions would be limited to 10% or less of the work day.
• Possible Exposure to Blood Borne Pathogens: Yes

Miscellaneous

• Our Commitment
  Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.