Oncology Dietitian: Transforming Cancer Nutrition

Duly Health and Care; Lisle (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare navigation assistance

Mental health benefit

Life and disability insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) match

Volunteer time off

Community engagement

Parental leave

Job summary

Duly Health and Care is seeking an Oncology Dietitian to join our cancer care team. You will provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and evidence-based recommendations for patients undergoing active treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, education for patients and staff, and participation in tumor boards to support high-quality outcomes. RD credential and Illinois license are required; CSO is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential.
• Illinois State License.
• Specialized certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred.
• Proven experience as an Oncology Dietitian preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement nutrition screening system for cancer patients undergoing active treatment.
• Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition recommendations based on patients’ specific therapies and nutrition needs utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation of interventions with patients, both in clinic and as follow up appointments as needed.
• Attend and contribute to multidisciplinary team patient-care rounds for acute-care cancer patients.
• Provide ongoing nutrition education for patients and in-services for staff addressing nutrition topics and research pertinent to cancer patients.
• Collaborate with other health professionals as appropriate and develop nutrition education and resource materials as needed.
• Attend education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs.
• Consistently meet the goals set forth to maintain Duly Commission on Cancer related to field of expertise.
• Attendance in Cancer Tumor Board Conferences

Skills

Oncology nutrition

Nutrition counseling

Nutritional assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education for patients

Education for staff

Clinical documentation

Education

BS in Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Illinois State License

Oncology Nutrition CSO (preferred)

Job description

Duly Health and Care is seeking an Oncology Dietitian to join our cancer care team. You will provide nutrition assessments, counseling, and evidence-based recommendations for patients undergoing active treatment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

The role emphasizes patient-centered care, education for patients and staff, and participation in tumor boards to support high-quality outcomes. RD credential and Illinois license are required; CSO is a plus.