Baptist Health
Senior Oncology Clinical Dietitian, Cancer Patient Support Center, $5,000 Bonus,
Baptist Health, Boca Raton, Florida, United States, 33431
Registered Dietitian
The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional intervention for a variety of oncology out-patients. The RD functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy integrated with cancer patient's medical goals. The RD will work closely with Cancer Patient Support Services, including Integrative Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Social Workers, Psychologists, ARNPs and Nurse Navigators. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient's diagnosis, disease stage and nutritional status. The RD educates patients, family and significant others on nutritional guidelines to follow before, during and after cancer treatment as needed. The RD contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. The RD documents nutritional interventions including plan of care using the Nutrition Care Process in patient's electronic medical record. The RD functions as a nutrition educator and conducts programs for MCI patients, family and caregivers. Estimated salary range for this position is $62974.07 - $81866.29 / year depending on experience. Qualifications:
Degrees: Masters. Licenses & Certifications: CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN). Additional Qualifications: Master of Science Nutrition or similar degree required. Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State Licensure (LD/N). Certified in area of oncology nutrition (CSO) or to obtain within 1 year of employment. This position requires direct patient care through nutritional screening, assessment, intervention and care planning. Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting required. Excellent communication skills with solid writing abilities, critical thinking, public speaking, computer skills and service excellence. This position requires a high degree of self-initiation, exceptional organizational, time management and solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Required Experience: 5 years. Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting required. EOE, including disability/vets.
The registered dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional intervention for a variety of oncology out-patients. The RD functions as an integral member of the clinical interdisciplinary team by providing nutrition services and medical nutritional therapy integrated with cancer patient's medical goals. The RD will work closely with Cancer Patient Support Services, including Integrative Medicine, Exercise Physiology, Social Workers, Psychologists, ARNPs and Nurse Navigators. The RD recommends appropriate medical nutrition therapy based on patient's diagnosis, disease stage and nutritional status. The RD educates patients, family and significant others on nutritional guidelines to follow before, during and after cancer treatment as needed. The RD contributes to departmental achievements through process improvement. The RD documents nutritional interventions including plan of care using the Nutrition Care Process in patient's electronic medical record. The RD functions as a nutrition educator and conducts programs for MCI patients, family and caregivers. Estimated salary range for this position is $62974.07 - $81866.29 / year depending on experience. Qualifications:
Degrees: Masters. Licenses & Certifications: CDR Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist. Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN). Additional Qualifications: Master of Science Nutrition or similar degree required. Registered Dietitian with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetic Registration and Florida State Licensure (LD/N). Certified in area of oncology nutrition (CSO) or to obtain within 1 year of employment. This position requires direct patient care through nutritional screening, assessment, intervention and care planning. Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting required. Excellent communication skills with solid writing abilities, critical thinking, public speaking, computer skills and service excellence. This position requires a high degree of self-initiation, exceptional organizational, time management and solving skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum Required Experience: 5 years. Clinical nutrition experience in an oncology setting required. EOE, including disability/vets.