Clinical Dietitian II - Outpatient Oncology, Patient & Family Support Program - Full Time

Cedars-Sinai; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai in Los Angeles is seeking an Outpatient Oncology Clinical Dietitian II to provide nutrition counseling from diagnosis through survivorship, supporting treatment goals.

Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, coordinating outpatient care, documenting in the medical record, and collaborating with the multidisciplinary team.

Requirements: BS in Dietetics or Nutrition; RD certification; 2+ years as a clinical RD; CSO preferred or within 3 years; Academy membership preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition is required.
• RD certification is required.
• Minimum two years’ experience as a clinical dietitian/RD.
• CSO preferred or obtained within 3 years of employment.
• Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics membership preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides nutritional guidance to oncology patients.
• Coordinates nutrition care in outpatient setting.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and documents care in medical records.
• Acts as junior preceptor for student RD training programs as needed.
• Participates in projects and resource development for clinical practice.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation in EMR

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition

MS/MPH preferred

Job description

Job Description

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As a Outpatient Oncology Clinical Dietitian II at Cedars-Sinai, you will provide nutrition counseling and guidance to patients, from diagnosis to survivorship, to support their individual nutrition needs and treatment goals.

Summary of Essential Job Duties:

• Provides nutritional guidance to patients receiving oncological therapeutic treatments to minimize nutrition impact symptoms.
• Provides nutrition assessments and, based on need, coordinates the nutrition care service needs for patients in an outpatient setting.
• Facilitates patients/family/caregiver/client active participation in establishing nutrition related goals and objectives.
• Collaborates and communicates with interdisciplinary team and the department leadership in the provision of quality care.
• Documents care in the medical record.
• Contributes to health care team functions through the multidisciplinary care planning processes.
• Act as a junior preceptor for student RD training programs as needed
• Participate in projects and resource development to support clinical practice
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or Nutrition required
• MS/MPH in field related to job requirements preferred.

License/Certification/Registration Requirements:

• Certification as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission of Dietetic Registration required.
• Minimum two (2) years’ experience as a clinical dietitian/registered dietitian
• Current Board-Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) by Commission of Dietetic Registration preferred; or obtained within 3 years of employment
• Member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred