Department: Oncology Support Services 

Schedule: FULL Time (40 hours per week); Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm -: Van Elslander Cancer Center - Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide medical nutrition therapy and evaluate effectiveness of treatments. - Assess patients for nutritional status. Provide interventions/treatments including diet therapy, counseling or specialized nutrition supplements. - Collaborate with physicians, nursing and ancillary services such as speech pathology or physical therapy. - Monitor tolerance and effectiveness of nutritional regimen and recommend therapy adjustments as necessary. Provide medical nutrition therapy a nd evaluate effectiveness of treatments. - Provide nutrition information for the community that may include public speaking, news releases and other forms of publications. - Research and take initiatives to resolve nutrition care related complaints and problems. - Assist in monitoring meals including intake, diet compliance and tray accuracy. Maintain sanitation of food preparation area(s) through planned and unannounced inspections.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Educator specializing in Diabetes Management preferred. Bachelors in Dietetics  Registration thru Commission on Dietetics Registration - CSO (preferred)  2+ years experience (preferred)

CERTIFICATION/LICENCES REQUIRED

Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Commission on Dietetic Registration obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required. - Advanced Life Support preferred. American Heart Association   BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association   Additional Information Organization: Henry Ford Health St. John Hospital Department: Oncology Support Services 001 Shift: Day Job Union Code: Not Applicable