Clinical Dietitian

Maine Academy of Family Physicians; Paterson, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maine Academy of Family Physicians is looking for a registered dietitian to provide nutrition care for oncology patients in the outpatient setting. You will assess, plan, and document care using the EMR, working with an interdisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes education of patients and families, addressing learning barriers, and applying evidence-based guidelines. RD/RDN registration is required; oncology board certification is preferred or pursued within three years.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science or closely related field.
• RD/RDN registration is required.
• Oncology Board Certification preferred or required within the first three years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of oncology patients and develop comprehensive care plans.
• Document assessments and plans in EMR within guidelines.
• Educate patients and families and address learning barriers.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize care.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition

RD/RDN registration

Oncology board certification (preferred)

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

Provides quality nutrition care in relation to the patient’s diagnosis, treatment, age group, nutrition status and other needs in the Outpatient Oncology setting. Provides a comprehensive assessment of nutritional status for medically complex patients by physical assessment, subjective data, patients Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and working in partnership with other members of the Interdisciplinary Team. Determiner’s patients’ nutritional needs and develops a comprehensive plan of care based on established guidelines and evidence-based research. Documents in the EMR using appropriate forms/formats within established guidelines. Provides initial and ongoing care based on patient needs. Identifies and provides for patient and family education needs, assesses barriers to learning, provides appropriate modalities, assesses patient understanding and documents interventions.

Qualifications

Work requires knowledge of theories, principles, & concepts normally acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science/ closely related field + up to 1 yr of post degree course work and/or internship, minimum of 1 yr. clinical experience + 3-6 months of on job training/orientation. RD/RDN registration required. Oncology Board Certification preferred or required within the first three years of employment. Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, apply professional principles in performing various analyses, and summarize the information and data in order to solve problems OR design relatively complex systems and programs. Work requires the ability to counsel and educate patients and their families and perform other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.