Dietitian (Oncology)
City of Hope
Newnan, GA
Job posting number: #7295045 (Ref:JR-14760)
Posted: December 12, 2024
Salary / Pay Rate: $24.81 - $40.90 / hour
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Job Description
Dietitian (Oncology)
About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.
The successful candidate:
Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm with alternating on-call weekend shift every 6 weeks.
City of Hope Atlanta is seeking a knowledgeable Dietician who is passionate about helping patients achieve their goals and lead healthier lives. The Dietician will be responsible for assessing nutritional status and intervening with appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and/or education to improve, maintain, or optimize nutritional status. Dietitians will develop trusting partnerships with their patients. They will learn about patient health concerns, goals, dietary restrictions, and preferences and work with them to create a healthier nutrition and wellness plan.
Formulate and implement nutritional care plans based on assessment of patients’ nutritional needs, diet restrictions, nutrition support and physician care plans.
Monitor and evaluates effectiveness of patients’ care plan. Document thoroughly and appropriately all nutrition care information in patient medical record according to policy.
Counsel and educate on nutritional support and nutritional management to patients and their families, physicians, paraprofessionals, the community and potential candidates for hire within the corporation
Monitor inpatient foodservice operations to ensure compliance with physician diet orders and quality standards.
Integrate food and dietetic services into the hospital wide QAPI and infection control programs.
Minimum Requirements:
Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience
Must have an active BLS
Registered Dietitian (RD) Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
May begin work as RD eligible & under supervision for up to 6 months: Must be licensed in the state of employment or eligible to become licensed for up to 6 months with supervision while license application process is pending.
Ongoing Maintenance of Continuing Education Units (CEU)
Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO) or Advanced degree in the field of nutrition Preferred
At City of Hope, our Culture of People First is the core principle of our belief in Good Health, Security & Stability, Work-Life Balance and Family-friendly benefits! We offer comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription drug plans that reward you when you stay healthy including:
401(k) Savings & Retirement
Life & Disability Insurance
Health Spending & Voluntary benefits
Empowered Time Off & Employee Assistance Programs
529 College Savings Plan, College Benefits & Tuition Reimbursement
Parental Leave, Adoption, Childcare and Elderly care services
Our Full-time stakeholders receive 21 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off each year while Part-time stakeholders receive 9 Personal Time Off Days and 7 Holidays off!
City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.
To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here:Benefits Information
City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria: work experience, qualifications, and work location.
Salary / Pay Rate Information:
Pay Rate: $24.81 - $40.90 / hour
The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.
City of Hope is a community of people characterized by our diversity of thought, background and approach, but tied together by our commitment to care for and cure those with cancer and other life-threatening diseases. The innovation that our diversity produces in the areas of research, treatment, philanthropy and education has made us national leaders in this fight. Our unique and diverse workforce provides us the ability to understand our patients' needs, deliver compassionate care and continue the quest for a cure for life-threatening diseases. At City of Hope, diversity and inclusion is a core value at the heart of our mission. We strive to create an inclusive workplace environment that engages all of our employees and provides them with opportunities to develop and grow, both personally and professionally. Each day brings an opportunity to strengthen our work, leverage our different perspectives and improve our patients’ experiences by learning from others. Diversity and inclusion is about much more than policies and campaigns. It is an integral part of who we are as an institution, how we operate and how we see our future.
