Outpatient Dietitian - Oncology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, OH
Job posting number: #7136153 (Ref:ccf18035006)
Posted: March 24, 2023
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Join our team at Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic is named the No. 4 hospital in the United States according to the U.S. World & News Report. At Cleveland Clinic, you will be part of a talented, compassionate, and driven team of caregivers. You will work with state-of-the-art technology and provide stellar patient care. At Cleveland Clinic you will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
We are looking for a Registered Dietitian to join our team of devoted caregivers. Within this role, you will work to assist patients to gain the skills they require in order to manage their specific diseases. You will be responsible for educating patients and families regarding nutritional and behavioral aspects of their care and conducting programs to work with community members. Your primary duties will include:
- Planning and organizing educational classes.
- Motivating patients to improve their nutritional health via follow-up appointments.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Has strong counseling and communication skills.
- Can multitask in a stressful situation.
- Works well in a close-knit, team-building environment.
- Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
- Currently is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and has a Dietitian License
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. Caregivers in this role will have access to continuing educations programs throughout the Cleveland Clinic to assist them with their vertical career growth.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
We are looking for a Registered Dietitian to join our team of devoted caregivers. Within this role, you will work to assist patients to gain the skills they require in order to manage their specific diseases. You will be responsible for educating patients and families regarding nutritional and behavioral aspects of their care and conducting programs to work with community members. Your primary duties will include:
- Planning and organizing educational classes.
- Motivating patients to improve their nutritional health via follow-up appointments.
The ideal future caregiver is someone who:
- Has strong counseling and communication skills.
- Can multitask in a stressful situation.
- Works well in a close-knit, team-building environment.
- Can provide empathy and compassion in a patient-centered environment.
- Currently is a Registered Dietitian (RD) and has a Dietitian License
This is an excellent opportunity for those who are flexible and would like to advance their career growth opportunities within Cleveland Clinic. Caregivers in this role will have access to continuing educations programs throughout the Cleveland Clinic to assist them with their vertical career growth.
At Cleveland Clinic, we know what matters most. That's why we treat our caregivers as if they are our own family, and we are always creating ways to be there for you. Here, you'll find that we offer: resources to learn and grow, a fulfilling career for everyone, and comprehensive benefits that invest in your health, your physical and mental well-being and your future. When you join Cleveland Clinic, you'll be part of a supportive caregiver family that will be united in shared values and purpose to fulfill our promise of being the best place to receive care and the best place to work in healthcare.
Responsibilities:
- Provides direct patient care using medical nutrition therapy for an assigned patient population.
- Provides counseling and education services to patient with disease processes that require nutritional management.
- Implements a nutritional care plan, communicates plan, establishes a follow-up system and maintains documentation.
- Writes changes for diet orders; initiates nutrient intake assessments; assesses patients for signs and symptoms of nutritional deficiencies; evaluates appropriate fluid and electrolytes; reviews laboratory and clinical progress notes; informs physicians of patients' nutritional status and need for changes in diet, enteral or parenteral feeding; develops care plans, documentation and reassessments.
- Coordinates efforts of dietetic technician assigned to area.
- Develops and contributes to Cleveland Clinic sponsored education programs for physicians, nurses, allied health professionals, students, peers and the public.
- Creates and revises education materials related to disease management through medical nutrition therapy.
- Participates in program development designed to market and expand departmental services and revenue generation.
- Markets services to potential and current referral sources; develops and implements services in response to client's needs and wants.
- Actively contributes to departmental initiatives, including committees and projects.
- Supports the dietetic internship program as a supervised practice rotation preceptor and class instructor.
- Completes reports for ongoing productivity tracking.
- Participates in professional growth activities; attends and contributes to conferences and seminars on nutrition and related topics.
- Represents Cleveland Clinic on nutrition related matters.
- Conducts clinical research. Utilizes clinical software applications to facilitate care.
- Complies with all regulatory organizations including CMS, JCAO, ADA and policies and procedures of the department and Cleveland Clinic.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics or a closely related field.
Certifications:
- Maintains current license to practice dietetics in the current state (LD) and active certification as a Registered Dietitian (RD).
Complexity of Work:
- Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work unsupervised or with minimal supervision.
- Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Work Experience:
- Minimum one year experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition.
- Successful completion of a Dietetic Internship Program may substitute for experience requirement.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to navigate extensively to provide services to a large number of patients throughout the hospital and manual dexterity sufficient to perform computer entry.
- Must have physical ability to measure and weigh patients.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
By embracing and understanding the diversity EVERY ONE brings, Cleveland Clinic has created an inclusive culture that promotes innovation, growth, and new ideas. This has enhanced our ability to attract the best global talent to provide the best patient experience possible. Cleveland Clinic is pleased to be an equal employment/affirmative action employer: Women/Minorities/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Smoke/drug free environment.
