Oncology Dietitian

Emanate Health; West Covina (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Emanate Health in West Covina, CA is seeking a Registered Dietitian specialized in oncology nutrition to assess nutritional status, review medical records, and tailor therapeutic diets for patients and families.

The role involves collaborating with oncologists and care teams, educating patients through classes, monitoring tolerance and intake, and contributing to care goals and community nutrition education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024.
• Active membership in a national professional organization preferred (e.g., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, ASPEN, ADA, NKF, AND) to maintain current knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Reviews medical records and assesses nutritional status of oncology patients.
• Teaches patients and family members the therapeutic diet and lifestyle changes.
• Monitors patient food tolerances and intake; records assessments.
• Collaborates with oncologists and care teams to coordinate nutrition goals.
• Provides education classes on nutrition and exercises for oncology patients.
• Serves as a resource for medical nutrition therapy for the community.

Skills

Oncology nutrition

Dietetic counseling

Patient education

Teaching

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics/Nutrition

Master’s degree (required if registration after 2024)

RD registration or eligible

Board Certified Specialist Oncology Nutrition (CSO)

Job description

Reviews medical records, records diet histories, and assesses the nutritional status of oncology patients. Teaches patients and family members the therapeutic diet and modifies the current diet to make lifestyle changes. Monitors patient food tolerances and intake. Assesses patients on parenteral and enteral feedings. Records the assessment on the Progress Note and/or by computerized charting. Collaborates with oncologists and patient care team to provide goals of care in relations to oncology nutrition management and coordination. Responsible for education classes on nutrition and exercises for oncology patients. Serves as a resource for medical nutrition therapy for the community.

Job Requirements

B.S. in Dietetics/ Nutrition or related degree from an accredited college or university. Master’s degree required if registration obtained after January 1, 2024. Active membership in a national professional organization preferred (i.e., Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition, American Diabetes Association, National Kidney Foundation, American Association of Diabetes Educators) in order to maintain current knowledge and trends in the profession. Active participation in the local and state organizations is encouraged.

Minimum Experience Requirement :

Three to five years oncology specific experience preferred. Prior experience in clinical dietetics, teaching or counseling is desired. Excellent customer service skills required.

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or a RD eligible if course work has been completed and the registration examination is scheduled. Board Certified Specialist Oncology Nutrition (CSO) required. BLS preferred.