Oncology Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition Leader

West Michigan Cancer Center Inc.; Kalamazoo (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

West Michigan Cancer Center Inc. is seeking a Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments and implement nutrition plans for oncology patients.

You will review screening forms, develop nutrition programming, and participate in multidisciplinary clinics and tumor conferences with a commitment to WMCC core values. The role requires a Registered Dietitian (AND), a minimum of two years’ direct patient care experience, and willingness to specialize in cancer nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science with emphasis in health behavior or human clinical nutrition.
• Minimum two years’ direct patient care experience as a clinical nutrition provider.
• Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND); CSO oncology certification preferred and to be obtained within three years.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and implement nutrition plans for oncology patients.
• Review nutrition-screening forms and follow up with patients as indicated.
• Develop nutrition programming for patients.
• Participate in committees, meetings, workshops, and multidisciplinary clinics and tumor conferences.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Skills

Registered Dietitian (AND)

Cancer nutrition experience

BLS certification

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutritional Science with emphasis in health behavior or human clinical nutrition

Job description

West Michigan Cancer Center Inc. is seeking a Dietitian to conduct nutrition assessments and implement nutrition plans for oncology patients.

You will review screening forms, develop nutrition programming, and participate in multidisciplinary clinics and tumor conferences with a commitment to WMCC core values. The role requires a Registered Dietitian (AND), a minimum of two years’ direct patient care experience, and willingness to specialize in cancer nutrition.