Registered Dietitian-Oncology

White Plains Hospital Inc; City of White Plains (NY); On-site; USD 63,386 - 95,090; Full time

Job summary

White Plains Hospital Inc is seeking a full-time Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition care focusing on oncology patients. Responsibilities include collaborating with healthcare teams and educating patients and families on nutrition.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics and be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with at least three years of clinical experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 9 AM-5 PM.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in Clinical Nutrition, preferably in oncology.
• Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) certification required within one year of hire.
• Experience in patient education and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to improve patient care.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Stay updated on the latest nutrition research and guidelines.

Skills

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Judgment and decision-making

Team collaboration

Excellent communication

Strong organizational skills

Stress tolerance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

Tools

Electronic health records systems

Job description

## Registered Dietitian-OncologyApplylocations: 41 East Post Roadtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR231240**City/State:**White Plains, New York**Department:**WPH Food and Nutrition\_1**Work Shift:**Day**Work Days:**MON-FRI**Scheduled Hours:**9 AM-5 PM**Hours Per Pay Period:**75**Pay Rate/Range:**$63,386.31-$95,090.19**Essential Functions and Responsibilities Includes the Following:**• Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors. • Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care. • Addresses issues with appropriate actions. • Collaborates with the health care team • Integrates patient rights into work practice • Utilizes and monitors methods of infection control • Participates in performance improvement initiatives • Utilizes cost containment practices • Ability to determine the learning needs of the patient • Provides education to patients, families and healthcare providers • Stays up to date on latest nutrition research and guidelines • Performs all other related duties as assigned.**Education & Experience Requirements** • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college. • Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). • At least three years’ experience in Clinical Nutrition with a focus on oncology preferred. • Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) or completion of certification within one year of hire. • Proficient in using electronic health records systems • Experience in patient education and public speaking • Successful completion of Department Programs • Successful completion of WPHC orientation program**Core Competencies** • Critical thinking, problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills. • Ability to work well as a team and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Strong organizational and time-management skills • Stress tolerance**Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment** • May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital’s SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital’s Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, saved on a disc.White Plains Hospital Medical Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. White Plains Hospital Medical Center will recruit, hire, train, transfer, promote, layoff and discharge associates in all job classifications without regard to their race, color, religion, creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, gender, actual or presumed disability, history of disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, pregnancy, military status, marital status, or partnership status, or any other characteristic protected by law.