Resource Clinical Dietitian Specialist - Oncology

Northside-Hospital-Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital seeks a Registered Dietitian to develop and implement nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations at our Atlanta-area facility.

The role requires GA licensure and a Certified Specialist credential or eligibility within two years, with a focus on evidence-based practice and multidisciplinary teamwork. Weekend/evening shifts and ongoing education are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition required.
• Registered Dietitian by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR) required.
• Current Georgia Dietitian licensure.
• Specialized training in the indicated population.
• Certified Specialist as recognized by governing body (e.g., CNSC, CSO, CSR) or be certified within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and implement nutritional care plans for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Prioritize high-risk patients using daily Dietitian Census Reports.
• Initiate supplements, snacks, calorie counts, and texture modifications as needed.
• Incorporate evidence-based research into clinical practice.
• Liaise between Nutritional Services and Medical/Nursing staff and other departments.
• Provide nutritional counseling to patients and families.
• Work flexible hours including weekends and evening shifts.

Skills

Computers

Teamwork

Communication

Education principles

Education

Bachelor’s in Foods & Nutrition

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

Georgia Dietitian license

Specialized training in designated population

Certified Specialist (e.g., CNSC/CSO/CSR)

Specialist certification within 2 years of hire

Job description

Overview

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Responsibilities

Dietitian will be a Certified Specialist, in the specialty area designated by leadership for this role, as recognized by appropriate governing body (ex: A.N.D, CDR, A.S.P.E.N., etc) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO), Renal (CSR), etc). Specialist will perform duties in designated areas where their expertise will be best utilized. Prepares and implements nutritional care plans for adolescent, adult and geriatric patients in accordance with departmental policy and standards of care. Prioritizes patients at high risk using daily Dietitian Census Reports. Initiates supplements, snacks, calorie counts and consistency changes as part of the patient’s individual medical condition. Incorporates current evidence-based research into clinical practice. Acts as a liaison between the Nutritional Services Department and the Medical Staff, Nursing Staff and other Ancillary Departments. Responsibilities involve providing nutritional counseling to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, families, and others as requested. Must be willing to work flexible hours, including weekends, evenings and weekend call. Must complete at least 5 hours of continuing education annually specific to the specialty certification, as well as maintain specialty certification throughout tenure of position.

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition related subject matter


• Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.


• Current licensure as a Dietitian in the State of Georgia.


• Specialized training with the indicated specific population.


• Certified Specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body. (governing body ex: A.N.D., CDR, A.S.P.E.N., etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO), Renal (CSR), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), etc.)


• OR Certified as a specialist as recognized by appropriate governing body within two (2) years of hire. (governing body ex: A.N.D., CDR, A.S.P.E.N., etc.) (Certification ex: Oncology (CSO), Renal (CSR), Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC), etc.)


• Competent and efficient use of computers


• Ability to work effectively with a multidisciplinary team


• Demonstrated knowledge of adult/parent (and/or children as needed) education principles.


• Good written and oral communication skills.


• Greater than or equal to one (1) year’s experience in clinical dietetics with specialized area of expertise needed.

PREFERRED

• Greater than or equal to two (2) years’ experience in clinical dietetics with broad area of expertise. PLUS greater than or equal to two (2) years in designated specialty area of focus.


• Public Speaking experience preferred.


• Master’s degree in nutrition subject is highly preferred.

Work Hours:

7:30 AM-4:00PM