Oncology Dietitian - Cancer Center - Part Time - Days - 8hr West Covina
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What you'll do
- Reviews medical records, records diet histories, and assesses the nutritional status of oncology patients.
- Teaches patients and family members the therapeutic diet and modifies the current diet to make lifestyle changes.
- Monitors patient food tolerances and intake.
- Assesses patients on parenteral and enteral feedings.
- Records the assessment on the Progress Note and/or by computerized charting.
- Collaborates with oncologists and patient care team to provide goals of care in relations to oncology nutrition management and coordination.
- Responsible for education classes on nutrition and exercises for oncology patients.
- Serves as a resource for medical nutrition therapy for the community.
What they're looking for
- B.S. in Dietetics / Nutrition or related degree from an accredited college or university.
- Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024.
- Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or a RD eligible if coursework has been completed and the registration examination is scheduled.
- Board Certified Specialist Oncology Nutrition (CSO) required.
- Excellent customer service skills required.
Nice to have
- Active membership in a national professional organization preferred (i.e., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Diabetes Educators)
- Three to five years oncology specific experience preferred.
- Prior experience in clinical dietetics, teaching or counseling is desired.
- BLS preferred.
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Current Emanate Health Employees - Please log into your Workday account to apply
Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals.
On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.
Job Summary
Reviews medical records, records diet histories, and assesses the nutritional status of oncology patients. Teaches patients and family members the therapeutic diet and modifies the current diet to make lifestyle changes. Monitors patient food tolerances and intake. Assesses patients on parenteral and enteral feedings. Records the assessment on the Progress Note and/or by computerized charting. Collaborates with oncologists and patient care team to provide goals of care in relations to oncology nutrition management and coordination. Responsible for education classes on nutrition and exercises for oncology patients. Serves as a resource for medical nutrition therapy for the community.
Job Requirements
Minimum Education Requirement :
B.S. in Dietetics/ Nutrition or related degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024. Active membership in a national professional organization preferred (i.e., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Diabetes Educators) in order to maintain current knowledge and trends in the profession. Active participation in the local and state organizations is encouraged.
Minimum Experience Requirement :
Three to five years oncology specific experience preferred. Prior experience in clinical dietetics, teaching or counseling is desired. Excellent customer service skills required.
Minimum License Requirement :
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or a RD eligible if course work has been completed and the registration examination is scheduled. Board Certified Specialist Oncology Nutrition (CSO) required. BLS preferred.
Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.
Pay Range:
$41.58 - $62.37Company
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