Temporary Clinical Oncology Dietitian

at  American Oncology Network Inc

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:

Provide clinical nutrition consultation, programs, and education to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care.

KPA 1 – PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE

• Solid knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutrition needs of cancer patients (nutrition impact symptom and nutrition therapies, malnutrition, enteral/parenteral nutrition, cancer prevention and survivorship).
• Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process as it relates to the nutrition needs of cancer patients and ability to expertly apply all steps of the process.
• Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition education based on patients’ specific cancer therapies and nutrition needs.
• Work in partnership with health-care team and community resources to provide continuity of nutrition services for patients and their families across the cancer continuum.
• Establish priorities for nutrition-care delivery based on urgency and complexity of nutrition interventions.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Minimum of Bachelor of Science in nutrition from an ACEND-Accredited program.
• Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred.

Previous Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition with extensive experience in oncology nutrition (medical/surgical/radiation oncology)

OFFICE EXPERIENCE:

• Good working knowledge of computer usage in the workplace
• Excellent verbal/writing skills
• Experience documenting in EMRs
• Work with Microsoft 365 Suite
• Experience with telehealth platforms

Core Capabilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills
• Patient-centered philosophy
• Collaborative work ethic

Certifications/Licenses:

• Must have an active Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Must be a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Must maintain Dietetic Licensure or Certification in state(s) of assignment.

Travel: 0%
Standard Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; flexible to meet business needs.

Please refer the Job description for details