Oncology Dietitian - Infusion Center Expert

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 57,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and

Vision Coverage

Retirement Savings Program with 401(k)

Time Off and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement and Professional

Life and AD&D Insurance

Well-being Initiative

Job summary

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Oncology & Infusion Center to deliver individualized nutrition assessment, education, and support to cancer patients. You will work with an outpatient oncology team to improve outcomes, manage side effects, and enhance quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum.

The role requires collaboration with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians, implementing evidence-based nutrition plans and documenting

Qualifications

• Master's degree in 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Oncology Nutrition

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Counseling

Communication Skills

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition

CDR Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN)

LDN licensure

Job description

Trinity Health Of New England is seeking a Registered Dietitian for Oncology & Infusion Center to deliver individualized nutrition assessment, education, and support to cancer patients. You will work with an outpatient oncology team to improve outcomes, manage side effects, and enhance quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum.

The role requires collaboration with oncologists, nurses, pharmacists, and other clinicians, implementing evidence-based nutrition plans and documenting