About City of Hope,
City of Hope's mission is to make hope a reality for all touched by cancer and diabetes. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the U.S., and one of the leading research centers for diabetes and other life-threatening illnesses. City of Hope research has been the basis for numerous breakthrough cancer medicines, as well as human synthetic insulin and monoclonal antibodies. With an independent, National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center that is ranked top 5 in the nation for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report at its core, City of Hope’s uniquely integrated model spans cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and a broad philanthropy program that powers its work. City of Hope’s growing national system includes its Los Angeles campus, a network of clinical care locations across Southern California, a new cancer center in Orange County, California, and cancer treatment centers and outpatient facilities in the Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix areas.

The successful candidate:

YOU can make a difference in the lives of those individuals’ going through cancer treatments

*Sign-on bonus of $5000

Hours: Mon - Fri 7 am - 3:30 pm or 8 am - 4:30pm*

*Occasional on-call on weekends

Responsible for assessing nutritional status and intervening with appropriate medical nutrition therapy (MNT) and/or education to improve, maintain, or optimize nutritional status.  75% of time will be spent in direct patient care (Outpatient). Inpatient coverage as needed

• Utilize order writing privileges for enteral nutrition, oral nutrition supplementation and addressing nutrient/mineral deficiencies

• Develop individualized plans to optimize intake for patients who are nutritionally compromised through medical nutrition therapy, oral nutrition supplements; provide recs to the medical oncologist team for medication management (antinausea medications, appetite stimulant

• Work with patients during anti-cancer therapy to optimize treatment outcomes, minimize side effects and improve quality of life.

• Work with patients after anti-cancer therapies have been completed to help with healthy lifestyle changes and decrease risk of recurrence

Requirements:

• Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or recent graduate from an accredited school

• State Licensure – May begin employment while applying for licensure & work for up to 6 months with supervision while license application process is pending.

• 0-3 years clinical nutrition experience

• Ongoing Maintenance of Continuing Education Units (CEU)

Preferred Qualifications

• CPR/First Aid certified

• Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO) or Certified Nutrition Support Clinicians (CNSC)

• Advanced degree in the field of nutrition

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer. To learn more about our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, please click here.

To learn more about our comprehensive benefits, click here: Benefits Information