Dietitian - Oncology and Infusion

Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian for our outpatient oncology and infusion center to provide nutrition assessments, education, and individualized care for cancer patients.

You will develop care plans, deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to improve outcomes and manage treatment-related side effects across the cancer care continuum.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food & Nutrition or equivalent.
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) through CDR and active licensure.
• Clinical dietitian experience focused on oncology preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oncology nutrition, MNT, and nutrition support.
• Excellent communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology and infusion patients.
• Develop and monitor individualized oncology nutrition care plans.
• Provide MNT and counseling on weight management, nutrition support, and survivorship.
• Collaborate with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and social workers.
• Monitor nutrition-related treatment side effects and hydration status.
• Assess needs for oral supplements or enteral nutrition as required.
• Educate patients on food safety, symptom management, and drug interactions.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in tumor boards, care conferences, and quality improvement.

Skills

Oncology nutrition

Communication skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutritional assessment

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition/Dietetics

RD/RDN credential (CDR)

Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN)

CSO certification preferred

1 year clinical dietitian experience preferred

Tools

EMR documentation

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Description: Registered Dietitian - Oncology & Infusion Center

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients.

We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Dietitian to join our outpatient oncology and infusion team. In this role, you will provide individualized nutrition assessment, education, and support to patients undergoing cancer treatment, helping to improve outcomes, manage treatment-related side effects, and enhance quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology and infusion patients, identifying nutrition risks and barriers to care.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on evidence-based oncology nutrition practices.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and counseling to patients and caregivers on topics including weight management, malnutrition, treatment side effect management, hydration, and survivorship nutrition.
• Collaborate closely with oncologists, advanced practice providers, nurses, pharmacists, social workers, and other members of the cancer care team.
• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy, immunotherapy, radiation, and other cancer treatments for nutrition-related complications.
• Assess and manage patients requiring oral nutrition supplements, enteral nutrition, or other nutrition support interventions.
• Educate patients on food safety, symptom management, and food-drug interactions specific to oncology treatment.
• Document assessments, interventions, patient education, and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, patient care conferences, and quality improvement initiatives.
• Serve as a nutrition resource for staff, patients, and families while supporting best practices in oncology nutrition.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, or related field (or Bachelor's degree meeting CDR grandfathering requirements).
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Current Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) licensure or eligibility for licensure.
• One (1) year of clinical dietitian experience preferred; oncology, infusion, outpatient, or acute care experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of oncology nutrition, malnutrition, nutrition support, and Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Excellent communication, counseling, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred or willingness to obtain.

About The Cancer Center Trinity Health Of New England

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farber’s nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New England’s commitment to delivering exceptional, locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists, tumor boards, educational resources and best practices, patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together, we are building a stronger, more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.

Keywords

• Oncology Dietitian
• Registered Dietitian
• Cancer Care
• Medical Nutrition Therapy
• Oncology Nutrition
• Infusion Center
• Chemotherapy
• Survivorship
• Malnutrition
• Nutrition Support
• Patient Education
• Outpatient Oncology
• Clinical Nutrition
• RD
• RDN
• LDN

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.