Oncology Dietician

Cookeville Regional Medical Center; Cookeville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

Cookeville Regional Medical Center is seeking an Oncology Dietitian to work with patients and families to support nutritional status during oncology diagnosis, treatment, remission, and potential recurrence.

Requirements include a degree in nutrition, with oncology certification preferred and Tennessee licensure; CDR exam is expected. 2-3 years of oncology-related clinical experience and solid computer skills are also needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in food and nutrition from an accredited university.
• Oncology dietitian certification preferred; Passed CDR exam.
• Licensed Dietitian in Tennessee by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners.

Responsibilities

• Working with patients and families to maintain optimal nutritional status throughout oncology diagnosis, treatments, remission, and/or recurrence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adult education

Nutrition education

Clinical experience

Education

Bachelor's or advanced degree in nutrition

Oncology dietitian certification (preferred)

CDR exam

Licensed Dietitian in Tennessee

Job description

The Oncology Dietitian is responsible for working with patients and their families, to help maintain optimal nutritional status throughout the course of their oncology diagnosis, treatments, remission, and/or recurrence. Other duties as assigned.

Bachelors’ or advanced degree from accredited university with emphasis in food and nutrition required. Oncology dietitian certification preferred. Successfully passed CDR exam. Licensed Dietitian in the State of Tennessee by the Board of Dietitian/Nutritionist Examiners.

Experience:Completed an internship in program that is approved by American Dietetics Association. 2-3 years of clinical experience that includes working with the oncology population required. Workable knowledge of computer basics, as well as nutritional resources and general dietary and office equipment. Skilled in educating mostly adults, but some experience in working with all ages would be helpful.