Inpatient Oncology Dietitian — Sign-On Bonus

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $7,500

Relocation assistance available

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for inpatient oncology to deliver medical nutrition therapy, follow the Nutrition Care Process, and coordinate care across the medical team.

The role includes education for patients and families, precepting dietetic interns, documenting care in the EHR, and contributing to nutrition education programs. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 and relocation assistance are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required. Master’s degree preferred.
• Current RD/RDN registration required; eligible to register within 6 months of hire.
• No experience required; 1 year preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy following the Nutrition Care Process.
• Coordinate nutrition care across assessment, planning, monitoring, and education.
• Educate patients and families on therapeutic diets and nutrition plans.
• Precept dietetic interns and train new clinical staff.
• Guide the Nutrition Therapy Team through education and observation.
• Document diet, allergies, and preferences in the EHR.
• Develop and deliver nutrition education programs for staff and patients.

Skills

Diet therapy knowledge

Nutrition theory

Dietary assessment

Interpersonal skills

Reading & analysis

Report writing

Presentation

Data analysis

Problem solving

Regulatory interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics

Master’s degree preferred

Dietetic internship 900 hours

Job description

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for inpatient oncology to deliver medical nutrition therapy, follow the Nutrition Care Process, and coordinate care across the medical team.

The role includes education for patients and families, precepting dietetic interns, documenting care in the EHR, and contributing to nutrition education programs. A sign-on bonus of $7,500 and relocation assistance are available.