Registered Dietitian - Outpatient Oncology

Cancer Nutrition Therapist

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

Plans, implements, and evaluates individualized and targeted nutrition therapies for cancer patients

Provides evidence-based practice nutrition recommendations

Provide patient focused education to patients and their significant others.

Serves as an advocate for cancer patients by identifying, creating and implementing programs to address their needs

Participates in support groups, presentations as requested

Attends bi-weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings/others as requested

Develops web forum, pod casts, written patient resources

Be available by phone or email for patient questions

Functions as support person for cancer patients

Works collaboratively within oncology and with the inpatient nutrition team

Serves as a cancer and nutrition resource

Participates in oncology department PI/research as appropriate

Supports oncology activities within the St. Luke's University Health Network

Develops and presents community outreach and patient education classes

Possesses the ability to creatively problem solve, work independently with minimal supervision and make decisions while working within a self-directed and team-oriented work environment

Has excellent interpersonal communication skill, the ability to interact with a wide variety of individuals and groups

Possesses strong time management and organizational skills

Utilizes adaptive counseling skills to meet needs of a diverse client base

Develops and follows through on performance improvement/quality improvement activities focusing on ways to improve processes and outcomes.

Provides an innovative approach to nutrition and oncology care

CSO or experience in oncology is a plus

Responsible for providing comprehensive, high quality nutritional care to patients in the hospital, clinics, and related entities. This includes, but is not limited to: assessments, care planning, monitoring, and diet counseling/ instructions for patients/families. RD will make appropriate recommendations to physicians. Assessments will be documented in the electronic medical record or on the network paper nutrition assessment form. Other duties may include outpatient counseling, research, teaching, or community service.

Implements/conducts professional and business practices in order to uphold St. Luke's University Health Network mission and values.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Refer to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics:
Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP) for Registered Dietitian Nutritionists to evaluate individual skills and competencies for providing care to individuals. Demonstrates competence in the assessment, range of treatment, appropriate to the population served.

Acquires additional on-the-job skills and engages in tailored continuing education to further enhance knowledge and skills obtained with formal education. Obtains technical training and professional interaction for advancement and expanding breadth of competence.

Independently works to prioritize and provide routine medical nutrition therapy according to theoretical concepts and established evidence-based standards of care.

Through the nutrition screening process, proceed with the appropriate nutrition diagnosis and intervention to provide optimal patient outcomes.

Coordinates all phases of nutrition care including nutrition assessment, care planning, monitoring, education and counseling of hospitalized patients in a variety of settings.

Performs duties in support of and in compliance with customer satisfaction initiatives, performance improvement plans, The Joint Commission, and other licensing, accrediting, and regulatory agencies.

Provides care to patients implementing medical nutrition therapy for basic and complex patients in assigned areas.

Precepts dietetic interns and actively participates in department area projects. May suggest projects and outcome studies and participate in the data collection.

Participates as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team such as in rounds,…