Registered Dietitian Oncology Clinic

Baptist Health; Elizabethtown (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Maternity/paternity leave

Bereavement leave

Employee assistance program

Retirement plan with company match

Job summary

Baptist Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian for the Medical Oncology Clinic in Elizabethtown, KY. This part-time role (48-hour pay period, first shift) includes assessing nutrition needs of radiation and chemotherapy outpatients and providing counseling on managing treatment-related side effects.

You will offer recommendations to optimize nutritional status and support cancer care, with an emphasis on evidence-based oncology nutrition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in food and nutrition; ACEND/AND recognized.
• Current Kentucky Dietitian license.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential or eligible during probationary period.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs of radiation and chemotherapy outpatients.
• Provide counseling on managing nutrition-related side effects of oncology treatment.
• Offer recommendations to optimize nutritional status for cancer patients.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Oncology nutrition knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Food and Nutrition

Master's degree in Dietetics (post-2024 grads)

Job description

Summary

Job Description

Registered Dietitian - Medical Oncology Clinic

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus for Eligible Candidates

Part-time (48-hour pay period), First Shift

Assess nutritional needs of radiation and chemotherapy outpatients. Provide counseling to patients on managing nutrition-related side effects of oncology treatment and importance of nutrition in relation to cancer. Provide appropriate recommendations to optimize nutritional status of patients.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree with major in food and nutrition required. (Master's degree in dietetics required for those who graduated after January 2024). Degree must be recognized accredited University or College approved by the Accreditation Council for Education and Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) or the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).
• Current Kentucky Dietitian license required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required, or registry eligible with the expectation of obtaining registration within the required probationary period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) credentialing preferred.

Benefits

• Tuition Assistance reimbursement program
• Paid Time Off available for use upon hire
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement plans with company match

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.