Registered Dietitian - Oncology
About The Role
The primary purpose of the Registered Dietitian position is to plan, develop, implement, and coordinate all phases of nutritional care for patients in the outpatient Cancer Center. Primary responsibilities include Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Care Plan Development and Follow-Up, Nutrition Education, and Nutrition Counseling for oncology patients. Provides nutrition and hydration requirements and recommendations throughout the continuum of cancer care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care. Provides treatment-related symptom management, nutrition support, and addresses quality-of-life concerns through medical nutrition therapy, patient education, and lifestyle recommendations for survivorship, health promotion, and disease prevention.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for patients receiving care at the Cancer Center.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans tailored to each patient's needs.
- Provide ongoing nutrition counseling and education to oncology patients and their families.
- Coordinate all aspects of nutritional care throughout the patient's cancer treatment journey.
- Assess and recommend appropriate nutrition and hydration strategies across the continuum of care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship, and palliative care.
- Manage nutrition-related side effects and treatment complications through evidence-based medical nutrition therapy.
- Provide nutrition support interventions to improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
- Educate patients on healthy lifestyle practices that promote survivorship, wellness, and disease prevention.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure optimal nutritional management of oncology patients.
- Promote health maintenance and long-term wellness through individualized dietary guidance.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration required.
- Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Registered Dietitian in an acute care setting.
- Candidates with oncology experience and experience caring for patients with enteral nutrition are highly preferred.
- Experience working with the oncology population strongly preferred.
- Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and implement new initiatives.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize patient care, and manage multiple responsibilities effectively.
- Strong collaboration skills and ability to function as an integral member of the Oncology team.
- Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) certification preferred.
- Dynamic, motivated, and patient-focused professional with a commitment to quality care and innovation.
- Bilingual in Spanish is highly desirable.
- Ability to participate in community outreach, patient education, and health promotion activities.
Benefits
- Medical & Prescription Drug Coverage
- Dental & Vision Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) & Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Pension Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Professional Development
Pay
PS/25S: $71,728 - $102,903 per year. Compensation is determined by scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's relevant work experience, education and training, key skills, internal equity, market data, and organizational needs.
About Us
University Hospital is one of the nation's leading academic medical centers. As the principal teaching affiliate of Rutgers New Jersey Medical School and the only state-certified Level 1 Trauma Center in Northern New Jersey, University Hospital is training the next generation of physicians and advancing science to discovery while taking exceptional care of patients, regardless of their financial situation.