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Provides oncology medical nutrition therapy (OMNT) and evaluates effectiveness of treatments. Performs assessment of nutritional status, development of nutrition care plans and provision of nutrition counseling and education.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

*All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise*

1. Assesses patients for nutritional status and re-evaluate nutrition risk throughout treatment course. Provides interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements. Provides nutrition counseling and/or education to patients and/or caregivers based on assessment of individual learning needs.

2. Possess and maintain a clinical understanding of metabolism in relation to clinical nutrition; knowledge of food chemistry, macro/micronutrient composition of foods, and digestion. Demonstrate a high level of analytical skills to interpret laboratory data, identify, plan, and assess diet plans and their physiologic effect.

3. Monitors tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommends therapy adjustments as necessary. Provides OMNT and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.

4. Collaborates with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy. Serves as a resource to dietary department dietitians for OMNT as needed.

5. Provides a variety of education materials and approaches to individualize OMNT and symptom management to accommodate any patient barriers to learning. When applicable, provides community education, including committee participation, community events and outreach initiatives, public speaking and student learning opportunities. Ensures education is updated as needed.

6. Maintains dietary supplies applicable.

7. Researches and takes initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems.

8. Performs other duties as directed.

Education: Master’s Degree in Nutrition

Skills: Must be able to understand directions and be able to communicate and respond to inquiries; requires effective interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Years of Experience: Registered Dietitian with 3 years minimum experience

License: Must hold a valid, Dietetics License (LD - Licensed Dietitian) from the State of Ohio, or show proof of license application and obtain such license within 30 days if from out of state.

Certification: Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Registration from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (RDN). Oncology Nutrition Certification (CSO) is required or able to obtain certification within 24 months of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Years of Experience: Oncology/ Hematology experience.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Exceptional problem-solving, critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and written/verbal communication skills. Ability to work in self-directed environment with attention to detail, follow through, and has moderate level of computer skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment: Must be able to tolerate use of contact precautions.

Physical Demands: Regular exposure to patient care environment. Must be able to move about the office between workstations.

The above list of accountabilities is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the positions; it should not be considered exhaustive.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or other status protected by applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug-Free Workplace

**Requisition ID:** 95485