Clinic Oncology Nutritionist

<p style="text-align:left"><b>Location:</b></p>Remote Position<p style="text-align:left"><b>Pay Range:</b></p>$52,395.20 - $92,164.80<p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><p style="text-align:inherit"></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><u>Job Description Summary:</u></b> </span></h1><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><u>Primary Key Performance Areas:</u></b></span></h1><h1></h1><p><b><i>KPA 1 – Product Knowledge</i></b></p><ul><li><p>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).</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li><li><p>Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition education based on patients’ specific cancer therapies and nutrition needs.</p></li><li><p>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.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Establish priorities for nutrition-care delivery based on urgency and complexity of nutrition interventions.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>KPA 2 – Resources</i></b></p><ul><li><p>Practice reflects “best practice” based on scientific research, systematic literature review, expert opinion, and professional judgment.</p></li><li><p>Attend education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>KPA 3 – Compliance and SOPS</i></b></p><ul><li><p>Maintains Standard Operating Procedures of compliance ensuring requirements are communicated and managed according to accreditation standards, HIPAA and state licensure requirements.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>KPA 4 – Communication and Customer Service</i></b></p><ul><li><p>Ensure effective communication and premier customer service with internal and external customers.</p></li></ul><ul><li><p>Conduct counseling and/or education sessions utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.</p></li><li><p>Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.</p></li><li><p>Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary clinic teams providing patient’s comprehensive care.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b><i>KPA 5 – Navigation and Documentation</i></b></p><p></p><ul><li><p>Appropriately document patient communications in EMR according to departmental SOP/JBIs.</p></li></ul><p></p><h1><span class="emphasis-3"><b><u>Position <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Qualifications/Requirements:</span></u></b></span></h1><h1></h1><p><b>Education</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Minimum of Bachelor of Science in nutrition <span>from an </span>ACEND-Accredited program. </p></li><li><p>Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred. </p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Previous Experience</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition with extensive experience in oncology nutrition <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">(medical/surgical/radiation</span> oncology)</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Office experience:</b></p><ul><li><p>Good working knowledge of computer usage in the workplace</p></li><li><p>Excellent verbal/writing skills</p></li><li><p>Experience documenting in EMRs</p></li><li><p>Work with Microsoft 365 Suite</p></li><li><p>Experience with telehealth platforms</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Core Capabilities</b>:</p><ul><li><p>Ability to work independently.</p></li><li><p>Attention to detail.</p></li><li><p>Strong communication skills</p></li><li><p>Patient-centered philosophy</p></li><li><p>Collaborative work ethic</p></li></ul><p><b><span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Certifications/Licenses</span></b>:</p><ul><li><p><span>Must have an active Registered <span style="overflow-wrap: break-word; display: inline; text-decoration: inherit; hyphens: auto;">Dietitian/Nutritionist</span> (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)</span></p></li><li><p><span>Must be a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).</span></p></li><li><p>Must maintain Dietetic Licensure or Certification in state(s) of assignment.</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Travel</b>: 0%</p><p></p><p><b>Standard Workdays/Hours</b>: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; flexible to meet business needs.</p><p></p><p>#AONA</p><p>#LI-ONSITE</p>

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