Dietitian - Oncology, Days

Piedmont; Covington (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Georgia is seeking a qualified professional to provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients. The ideal candidate must have a Bachelor's degree in nutrition and at least three years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include supporting patients throughout their cancer experience. Additionally, candidates must have necessary registrations and licensure in Georgia. This position operates Monday to Friday from 8am to 5pm between two locations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field from an accredited program.
• 3 years of clinical experience in acute care with nutrition support.
• Experience in oncology nutrition counseling preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutritional consultation to cancer patients across the continuum of care.
• Support care coordination between Piedmont Newton and Piedmont Rockdale hospitals.

Skills

Nutritional consultation

Clinical nutrition support

Oncology nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field

Job description

Overview

This position will be Monday — Friday 8am — 5pm floating in person between our two nearby hospitals at Piedmont Newton and Piedmont Rockdale.

Responsibilities

This position provides nutritional consultation to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including primary prevention, cancer treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field of study from an Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) accredited program — Required

Work Experience

• 3 years of clinical experience working in acute care with nutrition support, specifically enteral nutrition — Preferred
• Work experience in oncology/cancer nutrition counseling — Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• RD - Registered Dietician / Registered Dietitian-Commission on Dietetic Registration — Upon Hire Required
• RD - Registered Dietician / Current Licensure in the State of Georgia as a Dietitian — Upon Hire Required

Business Unit: Company Name: Piedmont Newton Hospital