Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.
Kettering Health Main Campus
The Clinical Dietitian:
Provides quality medical nutrition therapy to a variety of patients, including nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, evaluation, education, and monitoring. Communicates effectively with other health care professionals. Serves as preceptor/mentor for dietetic interns and department staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications:
Job Summary
Oncology nutrition services are provided at KH Cancer Care locations by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Dietitian is a part of the multidisciplinary team who is responsible for assessment and implementation of Nutrition therapy and education of oncology outpatients who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. The dietitians also are qualified to discuss diet, nutrition, and lifestyle recommendations for survivorship, health promotion and disease prevention. |
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Didactic Program in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field. Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. |
Work Experience
1-2 years clinical nutrition experience in acute care inpatient or an oncology setting, preferred |
Licenses, Certifications and Registrations
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) or Registry Eligible with successful registration within 6 months of employment. Cancer Oncology Specialist (COS) preferred
Ohio Licensure through the Ohio Medical Board, temporary or permanent as a Dietitian/ Nutritionist (prior to first day of employment) Include whether this job requires Resuscitation certification: ☐BLS ☐ACLS ☐ALS ☐PALS ☐NRP
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Skills
· Knowledge of nutrition and hydration requirements and recommendations throughout the continuum of care, including prevention, diagnosis, treatment, survivorship and palliative care. · Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work with all oncology staff (ie physicians, APPs, social workers, therapists, clinic and infusion nurses, Navigators, etc) in surgical, medical, and radiation oncology departments · Good communication skills: writing skills, computer skills, phone skills and education skills · Nutrition support skills |
Essential Functions
· Screening and nutrition assessment using Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for oncology patients regarding risk for malnutrition and other nutrition-related concerns · Assessment, management and coordination of tube feeds and oral nutrition supplements · Participates in multidisciplinary cancer conferences · Nutrition counseling and education for families, patients and staff · Travel may be required to various KH Cancer Care locations · Participate in training and job shadow experiences of students, staff, and interns · Other jobs as assigned |
New Hire/Annual Competencies
All new dietitians will be required to attend the following KH-Cancer Care classes: · Cancer 101 · Cancer 201 · KH Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapies course |
Leadership Capabilities (if applicable)
· Mentoring of students, staff and interns · Participation in cancer conferences · Teach/lead in-services, classes or support group nutrition-related topics for staff, patients and family members · Serve as the RDN representative or designated alternate on Network Cancer Committee and for American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation of the KH Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP) |
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