Oncology Clinical Dietitian
Mercy · Fort Smith, AR · 2 wk ago
HealthcareFull-time
About the Role
The Clinical Dietitian provides evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborates with multidisciplinary teams, and ensures regulatory compliance. They actively engage in Performance Improvement projects, serve as a nutrition expert in various forums, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff. Additionally, they identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services under the guidance of experienced clinicians or management.
Responsibilities
- Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
- Engage in Performance Improvement projects.
- Serve as a nutrition expert in various forums.
- Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
- Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics.
- Current RD (Registered Dietitian) registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
- Current LD (Licensed Dietitian) practice license for the state of practice or provisional license if allowed.
- Registration-eligible candidates in states allowing provisional licenses must complete registration requirements within six months of hire.
- Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration.
Qualifications
- Preferred Education: Master’s degree in dietetics or related field.
- Preferred Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or healthcare food services.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off.
- Tuition support.
- Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.