Registered Dietitian - Cancer Center

Murray-Calloway County Hospital; Murray (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Low premiums

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Bereavement

Bridge coverage (zero premium)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The Murray-Calloway County Hospital is seeking a licensed dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients at the Regional Cancer Center. You will consult with medical and radiation oncology patients per referral and contribute to cancer committee and community programs to uphold ACS CoC nutrition standards.

This role includes part-time acute care coverage and weekend on-call rotation, with responsibilities expanding to education and support for patients and families.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences is required.
• Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) completion required/preferred.
• Kentucky Dietitian license or RD eligibility; license application.
• Passing the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam within 6 months.
• One year of work experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients.
• Consult with medical and radiation oncology patients per referral.
• Participate in Cancer Committee and community programs to meet ACS CoC nutrition standards.
• Acute care coverage part time with weekend on-call rotation.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Oncology nutrition

Referral coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition Sciences

Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) completion

Job description

In the Regional Cancer Center, the dietitian will be responsible for providing medical nutrition therapy to oncology patients, family member/ support person to help meet individualized nutrition goals. The dietitian will consult with both medical and radiation oncology patients per referral and as needed. This role will also be active in the Cancer Committee and community programs to meet the nutrition standards for the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer. Acute care coverage will be part time and as needed with placement in the rotation of the weekend on-call schedule.

Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree in the field of food and nutrition sciences. Completion of Accredited Dietetic Internship (DI) by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).

Minimum Work Experience: One year work experience preferred.

Required Licenses: Dietitian and Nutritionist
Current Kentucky Dietitian license or RD eligible, applying for license. Must pass the Commission of Dietetic Registration Examination within 6 months of employment.

Screening Requirements:

• Drug Screen
• Tuberculosis Test
• Physical Exam
• Respirator Fit
• Medical, Dental and Vision *Excellent Low Premiums!* - No copays or Deductibles when utilizing MCCH services!
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Bereavement
• Bridge Coverage *ZERO premium for self-coverage when enrolled inmedical coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement

Our Mission:To improve the lives of those we serve by providing outstanding care and services through our confident, compassionate and exceptional healthcare professionals. Our Vision:To be chosen by our community and expanded service region based on proven outcomes as the trusted provider to care for their families, friends and neighbors. Our Values:Competence, Excellence, Compassion, Respect and Integrity.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year

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