Registered Dietitian

Baptist Health System KY & IN; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Ins

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short/Long Term)

Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000

Paid Time Off upon hire

PTO Sell Back

Compassionate Leave Sharing

Employee Support Fund

Job summary

Baptist Health System KY & IN in Lexington is seeking a professional to provide Oncology Nutrition Services across outpatient cancer care settings, including chemotherapy and radiation oncology. You will assess nutritional needs, develop Medical Nutrition Therapy plans, and provide counseling to patients and families, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve outcomes.

The role requires a Bachelor's Degree, 1 year of experience (with oncology preferred), and active Kentucky licensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• 1 year of experience required.
• CDR registration: current or eligible; must register within 6 months of hire.
• Licensed Dietitian in KY or eligible after CDR; must license in KY within 6 months after registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide oncology nutrition services across outpatient cancer care settings, including chemotherapy and radiation oncology.
• Assess patients' nutritional needs and develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy plans.
• Provide nutrition counseling and ongoing support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and improve outcomes.
• Maintain accurate documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, and progress.
• Participate in tumor boards, oncology committees, and continuing education.
• Develop nutrition education resources and promote oncology nutrition services within the system and community.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

The Oncology Pathway supports patients throughout the cancer care continuum by coordinating services across diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care. The department works collaboratively with multidisciplinary clinical teams to ensure timely access to care, evidence-based treatment planning, and a patient-centered experience that promotes quality outcomes and continuity of care.

Under limited supervision, provides professional medical nutrition therapy to individuals and groups of all ages and abilities in a variety of outpatient settings. Follows established standards of practice and evidence-based guidelines from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, USDA, American Diabetes Association, and other recognized resources to assess patients and develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nutrition care plans and education. Ensures continuity of care for outpatients requiring medical nutrition therapy while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality nutrition education and services. Additionally, provides support for outpatient diabetes education services as needed.

Job Description:

• Provide oncology nutrition services across outpatient cancer care settings, including chemotherapy, radiation oncology, and physician offices.
• Assess patients' nutritional needs, identify risks, and develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) plans throughout cancer treatment.
• Provide nutrition counseling, education, and ongoing support to patients and families.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care and improve patient outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of nutrition assessments, interventions, and patient progress.
• Participate in tumor boards, oncology committees, and continuing education activities.
• Develop nutrition education resources and promote oncology nutrition services within the healthcare system and community.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 1 year of experience
• Preferred 3 years Clinical Experience/Oncology Experience Preferred
• Current registration or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Those registration-eligible must become registered within 6 months of date of hire unless extension is granted.
• Licensed Dietitian in Kentucky or licensed-eligible after receiving CDR registration. Those licensed-eligible must become licensed in KY within 6 months after receiving CDR registration unless extension is granted.
• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support