Clinical Dietitian - Kettering - Oncology Service Line - PRNFirst Shift
Clinical Dietitian - Kettering - Oncology Service Line - PRNFirst Shift
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Main Campus formerly Kettering Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
- The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) andlevel II Emergency Care.
- In 2020 KH Main Campus received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Received 4 Star BabyFriendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
- Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
- Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- 465bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
The Clinical Dietitian:
Provides quality medical nutrition therapy to a variety of patients including nutrition assessment diagnosis intervention evaluation education and monitoring. Communicates effectively with other health care professionals. Serves as preceptor/mentor for dietetic interns and department staff. Performs other duties as assigned.
- Accurately manages position paperwork (workload documentation EMR documentation etc..
- Follows correct hand hygiene procedures (sanitizes hands before and after entering patient rooms washes hands as needed etc..
- Utilizes appropriate scripting and responds to patient/internal and external customers (effectively uses HEAL principle interacts effectively with medical and ancillary staff etc.
- Effectively and safely uses position equipment performing applicable cleaning/sanitation procedures (cleans high touch surfaces per guidelines able to problemsolve software and printer malfunctions etc.
- Uses electronic patient medical record (EPIC) and patient menu software (VST) correctly.
- Able to accurately assess/evaluate patient population utilizing appropriate evidencebased documentation through the nutrition care process (completes malnutrition assessment and nutritionfocused physical exam when indicated identifies and implements intervention develops effective plan of care writes appropriate orders as allowed etc..
- Utilizes nutrition care process to counsel patient population regarding nutritionrelated diseases.
Job Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Completion of an ACENDaccredited supervised practice program
- Current dietitian license in the State of Ohio
- Registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration or able to obtain within 6 months of hire
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Computer literacy in business and nutrition software applications preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Job Summary
Oncology nutrition services are provided at KH Cancer Care locations by a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN). The Dietitian is a part of the multidisciplinary team who is responsible for assessment and implementation of Nutrition therapy and education of oncology outpatients who are receiving treatment for a cancer diagnosis. The dietitians also are qualified to discuss diet nutrition and lifestyle recommendations for survivorship health promotion and disease prevention.
Job Requirements
Education
Bachelors or Masters degree from Didactic Program in Dietetics Nutrition or related field.
Dietetic Internship or Preprofessional Practice Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
Work Experience
12 years clinical nutrition experience in acute care inpatient or an oncology setting preferred
Licenses Certifications and Registrations
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) or Registry Eligible with successful registration within 6 months of employment.
Cancer Oncology Specialist (COS) preferred
Ohio Licensure through the Ohio Medical Board temporary or permanent as a Dietitian/ Nutritionist (prior to first day of employment)
Include whether this job requires Resuscitation certification:
BLS
ACLS
ALS
PALS
NRP
Skills
Knowledge of nutrition and hydration requirements and recommendations throughout the continuum of care including prevention diagnosis treatment survivorship and palliative care.
Teamwork and collaboration: Ability to work with all oncology staff (ie physicians APPs social workers therapists clinic and infusion nurses Navigators etc) in surgical medical and radiation oncology departments
Good communication skills: writing skills computer skills phone skills and education skills
Nutrition support skills
Essential Functions
Screening and nutrition assessment using Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for oncology patients regarding risk for malnutrition and other nutritionrelated concerns
Assessment management and coordination of tube feeds and oral nutrition supplements
Participates in multidisciplinary cancer conferences
Nutrition counseling and education for families patients and staff
Travel may be required to various KH Cancer Care locations
Participate in training and job shadow experiences of students staff and interns
Other jobs as assigned
New Hire/Annual Competencies
All new dietitians will be required to attend the following KHCancer Care classes:
Cancer 101
Cancer 201
KH Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapies course
Leadership Capabilities (if applicable)
Mentoring of students staff and interns
Participation in cancer conferences
Teach/lead inservices classes or support group nutritionrelated topics for staff patients and family members
Serve as the RDN representative or designated alternate on Network Cancer Committee and for American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer accreditation of the KH Integrated Network Cancer Program (INCP)
Employment Type
Full-Time
