Dietitian II - Radiation Oncology

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles seeks a Registered Dietitian to deliver comprehensive nutrition care to patients undergoing radiation therapy across Radiation Oncology clinics. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and monitor progress as part of a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes culturally sensitive education, collaboration with physicians and nurses, and adapting nutrition therapy to individual patient circumstances to support cancer treatment

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with oncology nutrition knowledge.
• Ability to assess nutritional needs and develop individualized care plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to adapt nutrition education to patient cultural, psychosocial, and economic status.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans; monitor patient progress.
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other clinicians to support patient outcomes.
• Evaluate nutritional needs based on medical conditions, treatment plans, labs, and medications.
• Coordinate nutrition services with internal departments and external partners.
• Serve as a nutrition resource across Radiation Oncology sites.

Skills

Nutrition counseling

Oncology nutrition

Team collaboration

Patient education

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Description

Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, the Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutrition care to patients receiving radiation therapy across all Radiation Oncology clinic locations. Working as part of a multidisciplinary care team, the Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops individualized nutrition care plans, and provides ongoing monitoring and support throughout treatment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct nutrition assessments, develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans, and monitor patient progress throughout treatment.
  
• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients and families, tailoring recommendations to clinical, cultural, and psychosocial needs.
  
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to support optimal patient outcomes.
  
• Evaluate nutritional needs based on medical conditions, treatment plans, medications, laboratory results, and other clinical factors.
  
• Coordinate nutrition services and referrals with internal departments and external care partners to ensure continuity of care.
  
• Serve as a nutrition resource for patients and the clinical care team across Radiation Oncology practice sites.
  

This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patient care by supporting the nutritional health and well being of individuals undergoing cancer treatment in a collaborative and patient centered environment.

Salary range: $46.82 -$61.76/hour

Qualifications

Required:

• Registered Dietitian
  
• Ability to establish and maintain a strong relationship with a specific patient care team with a defined population.
  
• Ability to analyze patient concerns and seek solutions satisfactory to the patient and the treating physician.
  
• Ability to demonstrate appropriate written and verbal communication skills.
  
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of nutrition care for oncology patients.
  
• Ability to adapt procedures for patient education level, cultural practice, psycho-social and economic status.
  
• Ability to demonstrate basic computer skills.
  
• Ability to apply principles of medical nutrition therapy, food service and sanitation.
  
• Ability to demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a specific area of dietetics such as H&N cancer, altered taste, swallowing issues, and G-tube placement and feeding.
  
• Ability to assess patient calorie, protein and micronutrient needs based on the Standards of Nutrition Practice and the Guidelines for Nutrition Care.
  
• Ability to evaluate appropriateness of current nutrition regimen and make appropriate recommendations.