• Job Description

  Req#: 78031
  Overview
  
  
  To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.
  
  Plans And Carries Out Activities In The Cancer Center Regarding Patients' Nutritional Well Being, Counsels Patients And Families And Provides Other Services Related To The Dietetic Area Of Patient Care.
  
  EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran
  
  Responsibilities
  
  
  • 1. Develops And Implements Plans Of Care Based On Assessment Of Nutritional Needs Of Cancer Patients And Correlates Such Plans With Other Health Care Activities.
  • 2. Counsels Patients And Families On Nutrition While Undergoing Cancer Care To Include Nutrition Principles, Food Selections, Economics, Adaptation To The Patients? Lifestyle, And Diagnosis.
  • 3. Communicates Appropriate Dietary History And Nutrition Care Data Through Electronic Health Records.
  • 4. Participates In Multidisciplinary Patient Care Team Meetings, As Assigned.
  • 5. Reviews Technical Literature And Attends Meetings And Training Sessions To Keep Abreast Of Scientific, Educational, And Medical Developments In Nutritional Prevention Education That May Enhance The Effectiveness Of Nutritional Prevention Education.
  • 6. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review;
  • 7. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department.
  
  Qualifications
  
  
  EDUCATION
  B.S. In Dietetics Or Related Science.
  EXPERIENCE
  Completion Of An Approved Hospital Dietetic Internship Program Or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Practicum.
  LICENSURE
  American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian. Cso (Certified Specialist In Oncology) Desirable.
  SPECIAL SKILLS
  N/A
  
  YNHHS Requisition ID
  
  148025
  
  EDUCATION
  B.S. In Dietetics Or Related Science.
  EXPERIENCE
  Completion Of An Approved Hospital Dietetic Internship Program Or Equivalent Combination Of Education And Practicum.
  LICENSURE
  American Dietetic Association Registered Dietitian. Cso (Certified Specialist In Oncology) Desirable.
  SPECIAL SKILLS
  N/A
  
  
  • 1. Develops And Implements Plans Of Care Based On Assessment Of Nutritional Needs Of Cancer Patients And Correlates Such Plans With Other Health Care Activities.
  • 2. Counsels Patients And Families On Nutrition While Undergoing Cancer Care To Include Nutrition Principles, Food Selections, Economics, Adaptation To The Patients? Lifestyle, And Diagnosis.
  • 3. Communicates Appropriate Dietary History And Nutrition Care Data Through Electronic Health Records.
  • 4. Participates In Multidisciplinary Patient Care Team Meetings, As Assigned.
  • 5. Reviews Technical Literature And Attends Meetings And Training Sessions To Keep Abreast Of Scientific, Educational, And Medical Developments In Nutritional Prevention Education That May Enhance The Effectiveness Of Nutritional Prevention Education.
  • 6. Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review;
  • 7. Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department.

• About the company

  Yale New Haven Hospital is a 1,541-bed hospital located in New Haven, Connecticut.

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