Dietitian-22.5 hours/Part Time -8:30AM-4:30PM - Atlantic Health Chilton Medical Center, NJ

Nutrition Care Specialist

Provides comprehensive nutrition care to patients across the cancer care continuum, ensuring evidence-based interventions that support treatment outcomes and overall well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments and develops individualized nutrition care plans based on oncology treatments and patient needs
• Evaluates interactions between diet, cancer therapies, and medications to guide safe and effective nutrition interventions
• Assesses dietary supplement use for safety and efficacy; provides patient education and recommendations
• Participates in multidisciplinary care through patient rounds and tumor board conferences
• Collaborates with providers, home infusion companies, and DME vendors on oral, enteral, parenteral, and hydration therapies
• Supports and contributes to nutrition-related quality improvement and patient satisfaction initiatives
• Develops, implements, and evaluates nutrition education programs for patients and the community, including evidence-based oncology nutrition materials
• Participates in community outreach and cancer-related education efforts
• Tracks and reports nutrition services data, including screenings, referrals, visits, and educational programming
• Represents oncology nutrition services on key committees (e.g., Cancer Committee, Survivorship Committee, Quality Committee)

Qualifications:

Required: 1. Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics. 2. Licensed with the State of New Jersey as a Registered Dietetic Technician or Registered Dietician or Dietary Manager Association or as applicable. Preferred: 1. Master's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, 2. 2-3 year's experience in acute care clinical nutrition or previous oncology relevant area.