Clinical Dietitian - Kettering - Oncology Service Line - PRN/First Shift - Kettering Health

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether it’s 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), and level 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 Baby-Friendly 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 (2017-2019).
• Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
• 465-bed 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 problem-solve 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 evidence-based documentation through the nutrition care process (completes malnutrition assessment and nutrition-focused 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 nutrition-related diseases.

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®)
• Completion of an ACEND®-accredited 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

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from Didactic Program in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field.

Dietetic Internship or Pre-professional Practice Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation/Approval for Dietetics Education of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Work Experience

1-2 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 nutrition-related 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 KH-Cancer 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 in-services, classes or support group nutrition-related 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)