Clinical Dietitian Nutrition II - Main Campus at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

03 Jul, 26

Salary

119400.0

Posted On

04 Apr, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Clinical nutrition, Oncology nutrition, Patient assessment, Care planning, Evidence-based practice, Patient counseling, Critical thinking, Problem-solving, Communication, Collaboration, Empathy, Cultural sensitivity, Acute care, Interdisciplinary teamwork

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

About Us: The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe. Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Clinical Dietitian - Inpatient Be part of our mission to end cancer for life We have an exciting opportunity to join the inpatient nutrition team at MSK! If you are new to the profession and have just completed your dietetic internship or looking to work closely with oncology patients and have acute care experience, we encourage you to apply. This is a great opportunity to advance your skills in oncology nutrition while making a real difference in a patients' oncology treatment and recovery journey. You will be supported and receive mentorship from an experienced and collaborative team of Registered Dietitians. We strive to provide exceptional patient care by implementing evidence-based practices and deliver excellent hospitality. Our department is aligned to the organization's mission and values and prioritize strong team engagement. Role Overview: Provides comprehensive nutrition care to assigned patients by assessing nutritional needs, developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutritional care plan. Ensure seamless coverage on inpatient units, collaborating with diverse clinical teams, and referring patients to other services as needed. Counsel patients and caregivers about special nutrition needs and procedures, prior to discharge, and coordinates the provision of outpatient nutrition services as needed. Create and update patient nutrition education materials. Train and support staff as assigned. Key Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field Please note: Effective January 1, 2024, the minimum degree requirement for eligibility to take the registration examination for dietitians changed from a bachelor's degree to a graduate degree. All other didactic and supervised practice eligibility requirements remain the same. Clinical rotation/dietetic internship exposure, or working RD experience in an inpatient/acute care hospital setting Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), Commission on Dietetic Registration Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist (CDN), New York State Passionate and excited about starting or continuing career path in Oncology Nutrition Core Skills: Clear and compassionate communication and collaboration with patients, families, and care teams Empathy and cultural sensitivity in patient-centered care Ability to adapt and prioritize in a dynamic hospital environment Critical thinking and problem-solving to support evidence-based nutrition decisions Enthusiasm to learn, train, and support other team members Additional Information: Location: 1275 York Avenue, MSK Main Campus - Food & Nutrition Department Schedule: Monday – Friday; 8AM to 4PM with rotating weekends (*8-9 per year) & holidays We care about flexibility and balancing your work and home life as much as we can to ensure consistency and opportunity across both team and departmental needs. If you have a preference to start between 7a-9am, let's discuss during interviews! Report to: Inpatient Clinical Nutrition Manager Helpful Links: Compensation Philosophy Benefits #LI-Post #LI-Onsite Pay Range: $77,100.00 - $119,400.00 FSLA Status: Exempt Closing: At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills. MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Our multi-disciplinary teams work together to provide exceptional patient care, develop innovative research, and deliver outstanding educational programs. Learn More The people of MSK make this an incredible place to work, grow and make a difference. Discover what makes us unique

Responsibilities

The Clinical Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care by assessing patient needs and developing, implementing, and re-evaluating nutritional care plans. They also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coverage and provide nutrition education to patients and caregivers.