[Hiring] Clinical Oncology Nutritionist @Florida Cancer Specialists

Role Description

Responsible for assessing patient’s nutritional status and intervening with appropriate medical nutrition therapy and/or education to improve, maintain or optimize nutritional status.

• Provides disease specific management and a working knowledge of oncology principles.
• Manages a patient’s diet throughout their chemotherapy and assists with side effects.
• Works with patients and families throughout the course of their treatment and beyond to provide an understanding of their disease and their nutrition plan.
• Documents the assessment and interventions in real time in the electronic medical record.
• Collaborates with the oncologist and clinic staff to assist in managing and coordinating patient care.
• Supports the mission of the Company and the Care Management department.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor's of Science Degree in Nutritional Services.
• Advanced degree or training in the field of nutrition preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in the field of nutrition and at least one (1) year in oncology preferred.
• Office experience: procedure entry with experience in insurance and medical terminology preferred.
• Attention to detail, excellent math skills, excellent deduction skills.
• Ability to work independently, good communication skills, data entry, knowledge of Excel.
• Maintenance of Dietetic/Nutritionists licensure and Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Registration in state of employment. CSO preferred.
• Travel: Yes.

Requirements

• Background and drug screens are required.
• All offers of employment are contingent upon clear results of a thorough background screening.
• New hires must receive various vaccinations, including the influenza vaccine, barring an approved exemption.
• FCS is a drug-free workplace, and all new hires will be subject to drug testing. Medical Marijuana cards are not recognized.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits packages.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• 401-K match.
• Pet and legal insurance.

Company Description

Since 1984, Florida Cancer Specialists & Research Institute (FCS) has built a national reputation for excellence. With over 250 physicians, 220 nurse practitioners and physician assistants and nearly 100 locations in our network, FCS is committed to providing world-class cancer care.

• Utilizes innovative clinical research, cutting-edge technologies, and advanced treatments.
• Recognized by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) with a national Clinical Trials Participation Award.
• Offers patients access to more clinical trials than any private oncology practice in Florida.
• Patients may participate in national clinical research studies of drugs and treatment protocols.
• Through partnership with Sarah Cannon, FCS is one of the largest clinical research organizations in the United States.
• Often leads the nation in initiating research studies and offering ground-breaking new therapies to patients.