Cancer Center Registered Dietitian

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Plans And Carries Out Activities In The Cancer Center Regarding Patients' Nutritional Well Being, Counsels Patients And Families And Provides Other Services Related To The Dietetic Area Of Patient Care.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• 1. Develops And Implements Plans Of Care Based On Assessment Of Nutritional Needs Of Cancer Patients And Correlates Such Plans With Other Health Care Activities.
• 2. Counsels Patients And Families On Nutrition While Undergoing Cancer Care To Include Nutrition Principles, Food Selections, Economics, Adaptation To The Patients? Lifestyle, And Diagnosis.
• 3. Communicates Appropriate Dietary History And Nutrition Care Data Through Electronic Health Records.
• 4. Participates In Multidisciplinary Patient Care Team Meetings, As Assigned.
• 5. Reviews Technical Literature And Attends Meetings And Training Sessions To Keep Abreast Of Scientific, Educational, And Medical Developments In Nutritional Prevention Education That May Enhance The Effectiveness Of Nutritional Prevention Education.
• 6. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review;
• 7. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department.

EDUCATION

B.S. In Dietetics Or Related Science.

EXPERIENCE

Completion Of An Approved Hospital Dietetic Internship Program Or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Practicum.

LICENSURE

American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian. Cso (Certified Specialist In Oncology) Desirable.

SPECIAL SKILLS

N/A