Oncology Dietitian: Cancer Care Specialist & Educator

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to oncology inpatients and clinics.

You will assess, plan, monitor, and document nutrition care for cancer patients, providing education to patients and families. Collaboration with the oncology team and involvement in outreach are expected. The role emphasizes self-directed and team-oriented work, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and research

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in diverse settings.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Adaptive counseling skills to meet diverse patient needs.
• Creative problem solving with independent and team work.
• Ability to engage patients, families, and colleagues effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, high-quality medical nutrition therapy for hospital patients.
• Offer patient-focused education to patients and families.
• Collaborate with oncology and inpatient nutrition teams.
• Participate in PI/research activities and program development.
• Develop and present community outreach and patient education classes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Adaptive counseling

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Job description

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RD) to deliver comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to oncology inpatients and clinics.

You will assess, plan, monitor, and document nutrition care for cancer patients, providing education to patients and families. Collaboration with the oncology team and involvement in outreach are expected. The role emphasizes self-directed and team-oriented work, with opportunities to contribute to quality improvement and research