Temporary Clinical Oncology Dietitian

Location

• Remote
• Position
• Pay
• Range: $25.19 - $44.31 *This is a temporary position*

Job Description

Summary: Provide clinical nutrition consultation, programs, and education to cancer patients across the continuum of the cancer experience including treatment, secondary prevention, cancer recurrence and palliative care. Primary Key Performance Areas: KPA 1 – Product Knowledge Solid knowledge of clinical nutrition with emphasis on nutrition needs of cancer patients (nutrition impact symptom and nutrition therapies, malnutrition, enteral/parenteral nutrition, cancer prevention and survivorship). Knowledge of the Nutrition Care Process as it relates to the nutrition needs of cancer patients and ability to expertly apply all steps of the process. Provide individualized nutrition assessments, counseling and nutrition education based on patients’ specific cancer therapies and nutrition needs. Work in partnership with health-care team and community resources to provide continuity of nutrition services for patients and their families across the cancer continuum. Establish priorities for nutrition-care delivery based on urgency and complexity of nutrition interventions. KPA 2 – Resources Practice reflects “best practice” based on scientific research, systematic literature review, expert opinion, and professional judgment. Attend education programs to maintain status as effective and knowledgeable resource regarding patients’ nutrition needs. KPA 3 – Compliance and SOPS Maintains Standard Operating Procedures of compliance ensuring requirements are communicated and managed according to accreditation standards, HIPAA and state licensure requirements. KPA 4 – Communication and Customer Service Ensure effective communication and premier customer service with internal and external customers. Conduct counseling and/or education sessions utilizing appropriate interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent counseling skills and the ability to relate to a multi-ethnic community and varied learning levels. Strong interpersonal skills to establish productive working relationships with multidisciplinary clinic teams providing patient’s comprehensive care. KPA 5 – Navigation and Documentation Appropriately document patient communications in EMR according to departmental SOP/JBIs. Position Qualifications/Requirements: Education: Minimum of Bachelor of Science in nutrition from an ACEND-Accredited program. Advanced degree in the field of nutrition preferred. Previous Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in the field of clinical nutrition with extensive experience in oncology nutrition (medical/surgical/radiation oncology) Office experience: Good working knowledge of computer usage in the workplace Excellent verbal/writing skills Experience documenting in EMRs Work with Microsoft 365 Suite Experience with telehealth platforms Core Capabilities: Ability to work independently. Attention to detail. Strong communication skills Patient-centered philosophy Collaborative work ethic Certifications/Licenses: Must have an active Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist (RD/RDN) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) Must be a Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Must maintain Dietetic Licensure or Certification in state(s) of assignment.

Travel

• 0%
• Standard
• Workdays/Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm; flexible to meet business needs. #AONC #LI-REMOTE American Oncology Network AON is an alliance of physicians and veteran healthcare leaders dedicated to ensuring the long-term success and viability of oncology diagnosis and treatment in community-based settings. It is the fastest growing national network of community oncology practices delivering local access to exceptional cancer care. AON serves its expanding network of partner practices by providing proven practice management expertise. Our employees across the country work together to empower physicians to make cancer care better. By driving integrated, collaborative care, we are proudly helping community oncologists deliver the highest quality care to every patient. Cancer touches everyone. Being able to make a difference in the lives of those fighting this disease is something our employees at AON cherish and never take for granted. A career in oncology offers all sorts of rewards. But working at AON offers employees more than most. As a fast-growing national company, the opportunity to join a national workforce with flexible work options is available. We offer competitive compensation packages that include comprehensive health insurance with a robust provider network. Our 401k, which offers a 100% match and investment options, is available to full-time and part-time staff members, and we feature a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) program. At AON, we offer you more than a job, we offer you a career. As a network of independent oncology practices working together as one, we host annual summits each year, providing our employees a chance to collaborate with AON peers from across the country. Promoting from within is a priority at AON, and we support our team members continued growth through professional development programs and tuition assistance.