Dietitian - Oncology

• Department: Oncology Navigation- CMH

• Entity: Peoria Service Area

• Job Category: Allied Health

• Employment Type: Full - Time

• Job ID: 38664

• Experience Required: 1 - 3 Years

• Education Required: Bachelors Degree

• Shift: Day

• Location: Peoria, IL

• Usual Schedule: M-F 8a-4:30p

• On Call Requirements: None

• Work Location: Methodist Medical Center

• Weekend Requirements: None

• Holiday Requirements: None

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  Position Summary:

  Oncology Dietitians are primarily responsible for providing comprehensive nutrition care, Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and nutrition education for oncology patients at multiple clinic sites throughout the region. This position develops and implements best-practice strategies to improve the health of individuals and communities, primarily focusing on oncology-specific dietetics. Responsibilities include planning, administering, and managing programs that improve the health of individuals impacted by cancer and the community, both one-on-one and community-based group nutrition education for adults; maintaining grant and contract requirements, program budgets, and expenses; integration of nutritional programming and services throughout the cancer care continuum. Dietitians serve as a health resource for the community and support the community in behavior change through promoting and advocating for public health.

  Qualifications:

  EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Dietitian License Illinois upon hire. Registered Dietitian (CDR) upon hire. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS 1 year of experience in dietetics ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.

• Work may occasionally require travel to other facilities/hospitals.

  SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Required English Skills Advanced reading skills Advanced writing skills Advanced oral skillsCommunication Skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer/co-worker Interaction with a wide variety of people Maintain confidential information Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanorComputer Skills Intermediate computer knowledge: Ability to troubleshoot minor problems within a Windows OS, operates within a network environment, uses spreadsheet, database, word processing and internet applications proficiently. Learns new applications without difficulty and is able to aid others in immediate work area with computer questions

  Essential Functions:

• Provides comprehensive nutrition care and Medical Nutrition Therapy for oncology patients according to policies & procedures. Actively collaborate with multidisciplinary team to deliver outstanding patient care. Provides nutrition education through community-based classes and public health interventions in individual and group settings both on-site throughout the community.* Responsible for Medical Nutrition Therapy sessions for oncology patients per policy* Administers medical nutrition therapy by nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training, and nutrition intervention to oncology patients* Responsible for outpatient/community nutritional assessment completion per policy* Applies the Nutrition Care Process using ADIME (nutrition assessment, identification of nutritional diagnosis, implementation of appropriate nutrition intervention, and formulation of patient specific goals using monitoring/evaluation) when appropriate.* Meets charting guidelines 100% of the time determined by chart audits* Provides evidenced-based nutrition support as appropriate for patient care* Ability to analyze performance compared to regulations and offers ways to better, efficiently comply to provide optimum nutrition care* Fulfills CDR and IDPR education requirements and maintains report portfolio with education receipts for IDPH or CDR audit* Provide support for patients across the cancer continuum * Act as a liaison among the patient, family, caregivers, and healthcare team* Provide comprehensive documentation of patient encounters, education and referrals* Provide and reinforce education in all phases of cancer continuum including, but not limited to: treatment, care plan, symptom management and survivorship concerns* Develop oncology-related education materials* Contribute to the knowledge base of the healthcare community through involvement in professional organizations, presentations, publications and research* Attend community health fairs and screenings; provides community education presentations as appropriate* Collaborate & communicate frequently and consistently with providers & other appropriate healthcare team members, ensuring seamless plan of care and follow-up care* Provide telephone triage services (e.g. symptom management, education, resource referral) for patients/families* Facilitate communication with patients, survivors, families and the health care providers to monitor patient satisfaction with the cancer care experience and contributes to the development of action plans and implementation of plans* Ensure patient adherence with treatment plan* Maintain an active role in disease specific Tumor Conferences, including follow up on recommendations* Utilize appropriate screening and assessment tools (e.g., distress screening, etc.)* Maintain/use a comprehensive database of local, regional and national resources* Understand resources available to patients experiencing financial hardships and/or are uninsured/underinsured * Facilitate individualized care based on culture, health literacy, ethics, psychosocial needs, etc.* Ensures adequate communication during hand-offs or transfer of care* All other duties as assigned* Plans, implements, and evaluates public health nutrition education programs to impact attitudes, knowledge, and behaviors for improved health using evidence-based and research-based curriculum as appropriate* Applies evidence-informed theories, models, and/or strategies to health promotion programs. * Identifies, develops, delivers, and evaluates health communication messages using a variety of communication strategies, methods, and techniques* Provides expert consultation, assistance, and guidance to individuals, groups, and organizations.* Develops tools for nutrition education and promotion of healthy eating for patients with a cancer diagnosis* Creates an environment conducive to learning for a variety of diverse populations and in diverse settings*

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