Dietitian Oncology and Infusion

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Registered Dietitian - Oncology & Infusion Center

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of cancer patients. We are seeking a compassionate and clinically skilled Registered Dietitian to join our outpatient oncology and infusion this role you will provide individualized nutrition assessment education and support to patients undergoing cancer treatment helping to improve outcomes manage treatment-related side effects and enhance quality of life throughout the cancer care continuum.

What Youll Do

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology and infusion patients identifying nutrition risks and barriers to care.

• Develop implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans based on evidence-based oncology nutrition practices.

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and counseling to patients and caregivers on topics including weight management malnutrition treatment side effect management hydration and survivorship nutrition.

• Collaborate closely with oncologists advanced practice providers nurses pharmacists social workers and other members of the cancer care team.

• Monitor patients receiving chemotherapy immunotherapy radiation and other cancer treatments for nutrition-related complications.

• Assess and manage patients requiring oral nutrition supplements enteral nutrition or other nutrition support interventions.

• Educate patients on food safety symptom management and food-drug interactions specific to oncology treatment.

• Document assessments interventions patient education and outcomes in the electronic medical record (EMR).

• Participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards patient care conferences and quality improvement initiatives.

• Serve as a nutrition resource for staff patients and families while supporting best practices in oncology nutrition.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nutrition Dietetics Food & Nutrition or related field (or Bachelors degree meeting CDR grandfathering requirements).

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

• Current Licensed Dietitian/Nutritionist (LDN) licensure or eligibility for licensure.

• One (1) year of clinical dietitian experience preferred; oncology infusion outpatient or acute care experience strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of oncology nutrition malnutrition nutrition support and Medical Nutrition Therapy.

• Excellent communication counseling and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Certification in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) preferred or willingness to obtain.

About The Cancer Center

Trinity Health Of New England is collaborating with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute to strengthen and expand cancer care across the region. This relationship combines Dana-Farbers nationally recognized oncology expertise with Trinity Health Of New Englands commitment to delivering exceptional locally led care close to home. Through access to clinical specialists tumor boards educational resources and best practices patients and providers will benefit from enhanced support and innovation. Together we are building a stronger more integrated oncology program focused on clinical excellence and outstanding patient outcomes.

Keywords: Oncology Dietitian Registered Dietitian Cancer Care Medical Nutrition Therapy Oncology Nutrition Infusion Center Chemotherapy Survivorship Malnutrition Nutrition Support Patient Education Outpatient Oncology Clinical Nutrition RD RDN LDN.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.