How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

This role is full time days located onsite at our Cobb Hospital in Austell, GA.

Bachelors Dietetics Required and Bachelors Nutrition Required.

LD - Lic Dietician within 180 Days Required and RD - Registered Dietician within 180 Days Required.

Additional Licenses and Certifications Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) within 2 years Preferred.

Apply today and interview this week!

Job Summary:

Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide medical nutrition therapy. Identifies patients at high nutrition risk based on criteria outlined by the WellStar Health System and respective department. Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age, comorbidities, oncologic treatment plan and disease specific needs of patients. Develops and implements personalized nutrition care plans based on medical history, comorbidities, lab values, weight trends, symptoms, treatment regimens, and patient preferences. Fosters continuity of care among all phases across the continuum of care. Continuously evaluates and monitors the effectiveness and outcomes of medical nutrition therapy intervention. Provides nutrition education to patient and family member on appropriate food selections and eating behaviors to accomplish patient goals. Manages the delivery of nutrition care services according to the site of care assigned. Participates in performance improvement and research activities. Mentors dietetic interns/diet technicians. Actively assesses, evaluates and maintains professional development and competencies outlined in the position description

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Care of the Patients and Patient/Family Education • Performs the key functions of nutrition care according to system policy including nutrition screening, assessment development of care plan, and follow-up monitoring/reassessment of patients identified to be at nutrition risk. • Assesses patients learning needs barriers to learning, preferred learning styles and educational level and provides nutrition education accordingly. • Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster patient outcomes. • Conducts comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology patients across all stages of treatment (chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, surgery, survivorship, and palliative care). • Identifies malnutrition and patients at high risk based on criterial outlined by Wellstar Health System. • Assesses nutrition needs and identifies nutrient requirements according to age, comorbidities, oncologic, treatment plans and disease specific needs of patients.

• Develops and implements personalized nutrition care plans base on medical history, comorbidities, lab values, weight trends, symptoms, treatment regimens, and patient preferences.

• Provides education and counseling to patients and their families on nutrition-related topics, including the impact of cancer and it's treatment on nutritional needs, healthy eating habits, and strategies for managing cancer-related side effects.

• Educates patients, families, and caregivers on nutrition strategies to support treatment tolerance, preserve lean body mass, and optimize recovery and survivorship.

• Coordinates nutrition-related aspects of patient care, including enteral nutrition, parenteral nutrition, or supplements as needed. Program Support

• Participates in the development and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures.

• Participates in performance improvement activities specific to departmental functions, system-wide oncology initiatives and regulatory guidelines.

• Program development and outcome tracking.

• Collaborate with manager and director to determine fiscal requirements of program, and prepare budgetary recommendations where appropriate.

• Attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, multi-disciplinary staff meetings, and participates in multidisciplinary tumor boards and case conferences.

• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.

• Reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

• Performs other related duties as required.

• Collaboration with physicians and supportive service providers, such as nursing navigators, social workers, dietitians, etc. •

Participation in marketing and outreach efforts as needed.

• Participates in precepting dietetic interns and providing training to other staff on topics related to oncology nutrition. 10% Provision of Services

• Develops, implements and promotes quality services based on client expectations and needs

• Collaborates with patient and/or family member, health care team, and oncology care team of physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assess nutrition and education needs of patients.

• Provides services and establishes goals based on the identified needs of patients and/or family members.

• Applies knowledge and skills in developing, implementing and maintaining nutrition programs.

• Advocates for the provision of food and nutrition services as a part of patient care

• Continuously evaluates nutrition care processes and patient outcomes

• Implements quality practice by following system policies, procedures and patient outcomes

• Provides care according to organization ethics, licensure and the Standards of Professional Practice for Dietetics Professionals.

• Applies regulatory standards in the provision of nutrition services.

• Utilizes community resources through the continuum of care to foster patient outcomes 5% Application of Research in Practice

• Locates and reviews research findings for their application or optimally manage a disease or condition and improve patient outcomes.

• Bases clinical practice on sound scientific principles, current research and theory.

• Shares and reports research and patient outcomes utilizing various media. • Demonstrates knowledge related to clinical practice.

• Communicates sound scientific principles, research, and theory to health care team members and dietetic interns in optimally managing patients' care.

• Shares knowledge and expertise with dietetic interns, patients, family members and health care team members.

• Documents understanding of relevant information and results of communication with dietetic interns/technicians/patients/families and healthcare team members.

• Contributes to the development of new knowledge and services.

• Seeks out information effectively and independently to provide effective services. 5% Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions % TIME

• Systematically evaluates the quality and effectiveness of practice and revises practice as needed to incorporate results of evaluation.

• Participates in and identifies performance improvement criteria for nutrition care.

• Identifies expected outcomes of patient care.

• Continuously evaluated and refines service based on measurable outcomes. Utilization and Management of Resources • Uses resources effectively and efficiently in practice.

• Uses a systematic approach to maintain and manage resources effectively.

• Utilizes system practice guidelines, protocols, references, and the nutrition care manual in the provision of nutrition services.

• Considers safety, effectiveness and cost in providing and delivering nutrition services and products.

• Justifies use of resources by documenting consistency with a plan and desired outcomes.

• Actively utilizes data collected for performance improvement to improve patient care and nutrition processes.

• Informs and educates patients, families, health care team members, dietetic interns to identify and secure available resources to achieve necessary goals.

• Supervises and mentors dietetic students and interns in completing identified tasks and responsibilities.

• Adhere to the Code of Ethics for the profession of dietetics and the organization. • Takes an active leadership role in delivering nutrition services.

• Engages in lifelong self-development to improve knowledge and skills that promote continued competence and stays abreast with advances in oncology nutrition.

• Conducts yearly self-assessment to identify professional strengths and weaknesses.

• Identifies needs for professional development and mentors dietetic interns.

• Documents professional development activities according to system policies. 5% Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned

• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct. Patient Care Options X No Patient Care

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Required Minimum Education (NEW) Education Level Field of Study Required/ Preferred And/Or Bachelors Dietetics Required and( Bachelors Nutrition Required or) Masters Nutrition Preferred or Required

Minimum Experience Experience Experience Details Required/ Preferred

Minimum 1 year experience in the health care field.

Preferred and Minimum 1 year experience in specific specialty or outpatient clinical setting Preferred

Required Minimum Skills KSAs Proficiency Computer Skills:

experience with MS office:

word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software.

Capable of preparing and providing presentations.

Strong organizational skills. Knowledge of menu planning and the conversion of nutrient recommendations into food and menus.

Counseling and educational training for individual and group work.

Ability to troubleshoot problems associated with special needs, such as seniors, families, low-income patients, clinical conditions, and associated co-morbidities.

Maintenance of effective relationships with other health care professionals, when sharing patients.

Strong written, verbal, and communication skills.

Ability to work with patient interests and health in mind. Clinical knowledge of cancer-related nutrition challenges and intervention Ability to identify and address nutritional challenges related to cancer and it's treatments Knowledge of oncology-specific medical nutrition therapy principles and practices

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s) Licenses/Certifications Time Frame

• Required/ Preferred BLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and( BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor Upon Hire Preferred or)
• LD - Lic Dietician within 180 Days Required and RD -
• Registered Dietician within 180 Days Required and Additional Licenses and Certifications Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) within 2 years Preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS Physical Demands Category: Healthcare & Safety Exposure Check one to indicate exposure to blood, body fluid, or tissues: X

Category 1: This job poses the potential of occupational exposure in routine tasks performed.

Category 2: This job may pose the potential of occupational exposure. Regular job tasks do not involve exposure, but the employee may have potential exposure in some tasks.

Category 3: This job does not pose the potential of occupational exposure in any duties Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Standing X Walking X Physical Demands A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Physical Demand N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Weight Sitting X Lifting X Carrying X Pushing X Pulling X Climbing X Balancing X Stooping X Kneeling X Crouching X Crawling X Reaching X Handling X Grasping X Feeling X Talking X Hearing X Repetitive Motions X Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination X Working Environment While performing the duties of this job, the associate is required to work within the selected working environments. Working Condition N/A Rarely Occasionally Frequently Constantly Extreme cold X Extreme heat X Humidity X Wet X Noise X Hazards X Temperature Change X Atmospheric Conditions X Vibration X Acknowledgement Printed Name: Employee Signature: Employee ID Number: Date: The employee’s signature documents the opportunity to review and clarify the information outlined above .

Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life. Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.