Clinical Dietitian

Registered Dietitian specializing in adult and pediatric oncology

The Registered Dietitian (RD) will support oncology outpatients receiving care by a provider at the Packnett Family Cancer Institute or Parkview Hematology & Oncology Clinic.

The RD is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team who serves as the patient’s nutrition advocate. The RD ensures that the patient’s nutrition needs are being met, including nutrition support (enteral or parenteral) initiation and / or management.

Primary responsibilities include application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) including completion of the nutrition assessment, determination of the nutrition diagnosis, developing and implementing evidence-based nutrition intervention(s), and monitoring and evaluating the patient’s progress, and communicating the nutrition care plan with other members of the care team.

The nutrition assessment may include nutrition-focused physical exam, identification and documentation of malnutrition, and care plan development for patients with complex medical, surgical, and biochemical histories.

The RD provides evidence-based medical nutrition therapy to patients of varying acuity levels including management of enteral nutrition initiation and advancement when delegated authority by the primary service, per the nutrition related protocols.

The RD works independently managing resources in a cost-effective manner, and participates in compliance and quality performance improvement, and oversees the experiences for dietetic interns.

The RD is an integral part of the multidisciplinary team, is involved in education of physicians, residents, medical students, and other health professionals as requested via lectures and in-service opportunities and team conferences and contributes to the development and revision of organizational policies and guidelines.

The RD maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Additional Requirements :

• Comprehensive knowledge, application of medical nutrition therapy, human behavior, and techniques for effecting behavior change.
• Comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition support services.
• Critical thinking to integrate facts, informed opinions, active listening, and observations.
• Decision making, problem solving and collaboration.
• Excellent counseling skills and ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels.
• Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary team and support services.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, pubic, medical staff, and physicians.
• Ability to organize tasks and function independently.
• Ability to counsel and motivate others.
• General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing, spreadsheet, and professional presentation software.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or related field from a university accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Master’s degree preferred

Adult & Pediatric oncology experience preferred

Completed an ACEND®-accredited supervised practice program / internship at an approved health-care facility

License, Certification, Registration :

Pass the National Registration Examination within 6 months of hire

Indiana State License obtained within 6 months of hire