05/14/18
Part Time RD at West Michigan Cancer Center
www.wmcc.org/careers
Position Summary: Responsible for conducting nutrition assessments and implementing nutrition plans for oncology and hematology patients.
Essential Functions of the Position:
· Assess nutritional needs of oncology and hematology patients.
· Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to insure quality patient care.
· Review nutrition screening forms and follow up with patients as indicated.
· Assist with developing nutrition programming for small groups of patients.
· Participate in committees, meetings workshops, and comprehensive multidisciplinary specialty clinics and tumor conferences.
· Public speaking and educational engagement within the organization and community for patients and staff alike.
· Coordinate set up for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Possible exposure to communicable disease and infection due to direct patient contact, as would be expected in a health care environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch. Requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds or more to waist height. Good auditory ability to communicate with patients and their care givers. Manual dexterity required for keyboard use.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science with emphasis in health behavior or human clinical nutrition; completion of approved hospital dietetic internship program or equivalent combination of education and practical experience; registered with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). 2-5 years experience in direct patient care setting as a provider of clinical nutrition care. Experience in cancer nutrition setting desired, willingness to become expert in cancer nutrition required. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired. Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Detailed, timely, and concise documentation skills. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills is required.
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Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
· Make a difference. Each day look to make a difference for your co-workers and the patients.
· Engaging in and providing leadership for customer service, hospitality, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
· Utilize Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics special interest group for oncology to expand knowledge and patient education.
· Active team member in coordination and collaboration for comprehensive, concise patient services.
· Flexibility and availability for clinical referrals, individual and group education.
· Participate in Hemophilia Clinic.
· Attend and actively participate in monthly department meetings.
· Coordinate enteral and parenteral nutrition support with hospitals and homecare companies.
· Order and organize nutrition supplement samples and donations.
· Provide clinical nutrition services to outpatient cancer patients including the provisions of:
o Comprehensive nutritional assessments
o Nutrition screenings
o Nutritional counseling regarding treatment and disease related complications
o Herb and supplement use
o Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
o Cooking classes
· Participate in nutrition related education forums for patients, care givers, and family.
· Provide nutritional expertise within activities like support services, WMCC activities, community outreach events, and volunteer activities.
· Participate in Nutrition related research opportunities and quality improvement initiatives to improve nutritional services at WMCC.
· Concise, detailed, and timely documentation in electronic medical record.
· Gather and report statistical information as assigned.
· Perform all other duties as required and assigned.
Part Time RD at West Michigan Cancer Center
www.wmcc.org/careers
Position Summary: Responsible for conducting nutrition assessments and implementing nutrition plans for oncology and hematology patients.
Essential Functions of the Position:
· Assess nutritional needs of oncology and hematology patients.
· Coordinate with multidisciplinary team to insure quality patient care.
· Review nutrition screening forms and follow up with patients as indicated.
· Assist with developing nutrition programming for small groups of patients.
· Participate in committees, meetings workshops, and comprehensive multidisciplinary specialty clinics and tumor conferences.
· Public speaking and educational engagement within the organization and community for patients and staff alike.
· Coordinate set up for enteral and parenteral nutrition support.
Working Conditions: Normal working conditions with no physical discomfort due to temperature, dust, noise and the like. Possible exposure to communicable disease and infection due to direct patient contact, as would be expected in a health care environment.
Physical Requirements: Ability to stand, stoop, bend and stretch. Requires lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 30 pounds or more to waist height. Good auditory ability to communicate with patients and their care givers. Manual dexterity required for keyboard use.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: A Bachelor’s degree in Nutritional Science with emphasis in health behavior or human clinical nutrition; completion of approved hospital dietetic internship program or equivalent combination of education and practical experience; registered with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). 2-5 years experience in direct patient care setting as a provider of clinical nutrition care. Experience in cancer nutrition setting desired, willingness to become expert in cancer nutrition required. Exceptional organizational skills and ability to handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously. Proficient in computer skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint desired. Ability to learn and utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR). Detailed, timely, and concise documentation skills. Excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills is required.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Primary Duties/Responsibilities:
· Make a difference. Each day look to make a difference for your co-workers and the patients.
· Engaging in and providing leadership for customer service, hospitality, and patient satisfaction initiatives.
· Utilize Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics special interest group for oncology to expand knowledge and patient education.
· Active team member in coordination and collaboration for comprehensive, concise patient services.
· Flexibility and availability for clinical referrals, individual and group education.
· Participate in Hemophilia Clinic.
· Attend and actively participate in monthly department meetings.
· Coordinate enteral and parenteral nutrition support with hospitals and homecare companies.
· Order and organize nutrition supplement samples and donations.
· Provide clinical nutrition services to outpatient cancer patients including the provisions of:
o Comprehensive nutritional assessments
o Nutrition screenings
o Nutritional counseling regarding treatment and disease related complications
o Herb and supplement use
o Enteral and parenteral nutrition support
o Cooking classes
· Participate in nutrition related education forums for patients, care givers, and family.
· Provide nutritional expertise within activities like support services, WMCC activities, community outreach events, and volunteer activities.
· Participate in Nutrition related research opportunities and quality improvement initiatives to improve nutritional services at WMCC.
· Concise, detailed, and timely documentation in electronic medical record.
· Gather and report statistical information as assigned.
· Perform all other duties as required and assigned.
