Clinical Nutrition Spec 1
Core
Provide evidence-based nutritional care, assessment, and education to patients with cancer in an outpatient oncology setting.
Role type
Senior clinical nutrition specialist (oncology)
Builds
Medical nutritional regimens and patient care plans for cancer patients
Domain
Healthcare / Oncology
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Nutritional assessment, evidence-based practice, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient education, clinical mentoring, quality improvement, independent clinical judgment
Preferred skills
Advanced specialist certification (CNSC, CDCES, CSP), research and publishing, program development
Technologies
HIPAA secure communication tools (Zoom, My Chart)
Responsibilities
Assess and recommend medical nutritional regimes for cancer patients; collaborate with interdisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes; mentor clinical dietitians, interns, and medical staff; develop standards and protocols based on evidence; participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities
