068-Clinical Dietitian - Cancer Center

Murray-Calloway County Hospital; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Murray-Calloway County Hospital is seeking a Dietitian to deliver medical nutrition therapy for oncology patients and support the Cancer Center initiatives. You will consult with medical and radiation oncology patients as referrals arise and engage in community programs to advance nutrition standards.

The role includes part-time acute care coverage and weekend on-call responsibilities, aligned with the regional cancer center rotation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the field of food and nutrition sciences.
• Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• One year work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients.
• Consult with medical and radiation oncology patients per referral.
• Participate in Cancer Committee and community programs to meet ACS Commission on Cancer nutrition standards.
• Part-time acute care coverage and weekend on-call rotation.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

oncology nutrition

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition/food science

Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI)

Job description

In the Regional Cancer Center, the dietitian will be responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients, family member/ support person to help meet individualized nutrition goals. The dietitian will consult with both medical and radiation oncology patients per referral and as needed. This role will also be active in the Cancer Committee and community programs to meet the nutrition standards for the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Acute care coverage will be part time and as needed with placement in the rotation of the weekend on-call schedule.

Minimum Education:Bachelor’s degree in the field of food and nutrition sciences. Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Minimum Work Experience: One year work experience preferred.

Required Licenses: Dietitian and Nutritionist
Current Kentucky Dietitian license or RD eligible, applying for license.Must pass the Commission of Dietetic Registration Examination within 6 months of employment.

Screening Requirements:

• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Physical Exam
• Respirator Fit
• Medical, Dental and Vision *Excellent Low Premiums!* - No copays or Deductibles when utilizing MCCH services!
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement
• Bridge Coverage *ZERO premium for self-coverage when enrolled inmedical coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Mission:To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals.

Our Vision:To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors.

Our Values: Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year

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