Registered Dietitian - Oncology

Job Description

Description :

The Registered Dietician develops, implements and promotes quality, evidence based nutrition care to meet the needs of the patients in the acute care setting and in the out-patient setting as assigned. Supports facility and department initiatives to maintain quality of care for in-patients and out-patients. Supports community events to promote health and improve the nutrition status of the communities served by Hackensack Meridian Health.  This posiiton will be primarily focused in the Oncology Department.

Responsibilties :

1. Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) to develop, implement, and monitor evidence based medical nutrition therapy interventions for patients as assigned.

2. Obtains appropriate data, analyzes and interprets data utilizing evidence based guidelines, develops and implements evidence-based nutrition interventions and care plans, and monitors the progress of nutrition interventions by evaluating patient outcomes.

3. Provides nutrition education and / or counseling as appropriate.

4. Actively participates as a member of the health care team caring for the patient.

5. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications :

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required :

1. Bachelor of Science in Nutrition or related field required

Licenses and Certifications Required :

1. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist within 60 days of entering position.