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Nebraska Methodist Health System

Clinic Dietitian - Cancer Center - Casual/PRN - Days

Nebraska Methodist Health System, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197

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Clinic Dietitian - Cancer Center - Casual/PRN - Days Location: Methodist Estabrook Cancer Center, 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE. Work Schedule: Day Shift, Monday-Friday. This is a casual/prn position. Casual employees work on an ‘as needed’ basis to meet the needs of the business. Shifts may vary from week to week. Responsibilities

Develops, implements, maintains and evaluates a comprehensive Nutritional Services Program for the Cancer Center. Develops a process for patient assessment for nutritional consults. Implements the identified process. Maintains the process and seeks ways to improve. Evaluates the process and makes necessary changes to achieve desired outcomes. Works collaboratively with Methodist Cancer Center's Multidisciplinary Team to develop this program. Develops the Nutrition Services overall department program. Develops goals, creates a vision. Develops a marketing plan. Provides nutrition education to patients and caregivers to facilitate compliance with the policy for Oncology nutrition Services at MECC. Nutrition education for Oncology patients complies with referrals and meets accepted standards for care. Acts as a credible resource to the physicians and staff of Methodist Cancer Center. Participates in ongoing review and revision of nutrition education to provide updated resources for all clinical care using current research and published professional standards. Evaluates and utilizes evidence-based, peer reviewed educational materials for patients, staff, and community. Additional educational resources are researched, reviewed and utilized appropriately. Community education for clients, families and staff supports improved patient outcomes. Using basic assessment data, plans integrated nutritional intervention for patients to maximize status per approved standards of care. Consults nationally developed evidence based practice guidelines for appropriate values and interventions. Integrates best available research with clinical/managerial expertise and client values. Patient satisfaction is a primary goal. Written and verbal commendations from clients and staff convey excellence in patient care. Performance Improvement is measured and reported to Cancer Committee and/or Service Executive. Proactively develops quality improvements/quality assurance protocols as they relate to nutrition and healthcare. Works collaboratively with other departments within Methodist Cancer Center and Methodist Hospital. Participates in RD system in-services, meetings and processes as applicable. Assesses the need for change and adapts accordingly. Proactively seeks ways to improve interdepartmental relationships to improve patient outcomes. Nutrition Ambassador with Harper's Hope and participates in Harper's Hope programs and related activities. Assists in the development, implementation and evaluation of Harper's Hope comprehensive cancer survivor-ship services and programs. Promotes a culture of safety and compliance with The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals. Monitors environmental safety issues and interventions; ensures completion and follow-up on Variance Reports and patient/family concerns. Participates in identification, analysis, reduction and evaluation of risk issues; reports issues/trends to Service Executive. Qualifications

Job Requirements Education

Bachelors of Science (BS) in Nutrition or Dietetics required. Master's Degree in Dietetics preferred. Experience

2 years clinical experience with patients throughout the aging continuum, required. Prefer 2 years or 2,000 hours of practice experience as Registered Dietitian (RD) in oncology within the last 5 years. Experience in health promotion and program development is required. Experience in working with media and nutrition writing preferred. License/Certifications

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics/CDR required. Licensed Medical Nutrition Therapist (LMNT) required. Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred. Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Ability to work independently with minimal direction. Demonstrates competency in mathematics skills and medical terminology. Physical Requirements

Weight Demands

Medium Work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force. Physical Activity

Not necessary for the position (0%): Climbing, Crawling, Kneeling Occasionally Performed (1%-33%): Balancing, Carrying, Crouching, Lifting, Pulling/Pushing, Sitting, Stooping/bending, Twisting Frequently Performed (34%-66%): Distinguish colors, Grasping, Keyboarding/typing, Reaching, Repetitive Motions, Speaking/talking Constantly Performed (67%-100%): Hearing, Seeing/Visual, Standing, Walking Job Hazards

Not Related: Chemical agents, Equipment/Machinery/Tools, Explosives, Electrical Shock/Static, Radiation (Ionizing and Non-Ionizing), Mechanical moving parts/vibrations Rare (1%-33%): Biological agents (with patient contact) and physical hazards (noise, temperature, lighting, wet floors, outdoors, sharps) About Methodist

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission. Nebraska Methodist Health System is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by Federal, state or local law. Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Part-time Job function

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