Registered Dietitian-Oncology

2600 White Plains Hospital Medical Center; United States; Presencial; USD 63.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

White Plains Hospital Medical Center in White Plains, NY, is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join the WPH Food and Nutrition department on a day shift (Mon-Fri, 9 AM–5 PM). The role emphasizes oncology nutrition, patient education, and collaboration with the healthcare team to support evidence-based care.

The candidate will bring a bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics, be an RDN, and have 3+ years in clinical nutrition, ideally with oncology experience.

Formación

• 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

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication

Time management

Stress tolerance

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)

3 years clinical nutrition experience

Oncology nutrition CSO certification or within 1 year of hire

Proficient in using electronic health records (EHR)

Experience in patient education and public speaking

Orientation program completion

Department Programs completion

Herramientas

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Descripción del empleo

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

• 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.

White Plains Hospital is a proud member of the Montefiore Health System, serving as its tertiary hub of advanced care in the Hudson Valley. The Hospital is a 292-bed not-for-profit health care organization with the primary mission of providing exceptional acute and preventive medical care to all people who live in, work in or visit Westchester County and its surrounding areas. White Plains Hospital has outpatient medical facilities across Westchester, including multispecialty practices in Armonk, Hawthorne, Larchmont, New Rochelle, Rye Brook, Scarsdale, Somers, Yonkers and Yorktown Heights; and Scarsdale Medical Group locations in Harrison and Scarsdale.

The Hospital is fully accredited by the Joint Commission, and in 2025 received another 5-star rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) — the highest distinction offered by the federal agency – for the fourth consecutive year. In addition, the Hospital received its third Magnet® designation from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), a distinction held by only two percent of hospitals in the country. White Plains Hospital has consistently received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award from Healthgrades®, and in 2025 was awarded an “A” Safety Grade from the Leapfrog Group for the 14th consecutive time.