Registered Dietitian-Oncology
Job Post Date:
06/04/2026
Req # 28471
Professional
WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL
Food and Nutrition
Full Time
Day
Mon Fri 9a-5p
Salary Range:
$63,386.31
19
Position Summary The Oncology Dietitian will assess cancer patients' nutritional status, develop personalized care plans and provide ongoing education and support to help patients maintain their nutritional health throughout treatment. The Oncology Dietitian works closely with the interdisciplinary team to provided integrated care to cancer patients
Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the
Following:
Understands and ads to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors.
Utilizes appropriate steps in the decision-making process to include recognition and priority setting related to patient care.
Addresses issues with appropriate actions.
Collaborates with the health care team
Integrates patient rights into work practice
Utilizes and monitors methods of infection control
Participates in performance improvement initiatives
Utilizes cost containment practices
Ability to determine the learning needs of the patient
Provides education to patients, families and healthcare providers
Stays up to date on latest nutrition research and guidelines
Performs all other related duties as assigned.
Education & Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition or Dietetics from an accredited college.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
At least three years' experience in Clinical Nutrition with a focus on oncology preferred.
Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) orpletion of certification within one year of hire.
Proficient in using electronic health records systems
Experience in patient education and public speaking
Successfulpletion of Department Programs
Successfulpletion of WPHC orientation program
Core Competencies Critical thinking, problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills.
Ability to work well as a team and collaborate with interdisciplinary staff
Excellentmunication and interpersonal skills
Stronganizational and time-management skills
Stress tolerance
Physical/Mental Demands/Requirements & Work Environment
May be exposed to chemicals necessary to perform required tasks. Any hazardous chemicals the employee may be exposed to are listed in the hospital's SDS (Safety Data Sheet) data base and may be accessed through the hospital's Intranet site (Employee Tools/SDS Access). A copy of the SDS data base can also be found at the hospital switchboard, d on a disc.
Primary Population Served Check appropriate box(s) below:
Neonatal (birth
- 28 days)
â˜'Patients with exceptionalmunication needs
Infant (29 days
- less than 1 year)
â˜'Patients with developmental delays
â˜'Pediatric (1
- 12 years)
â˜'Patients at end of life
â˜'Adolescent (13
- 17 years)
â˜'Patients under isolation precautions
â˜'Adult (18
- 64 years)
â˜'Patients with cultural needs
â˜'Geriatric (> 65 years)
â˜'All populations
â˜'Bariatric Patients with weight-relatedorbidities
â˜' Non-patient care population
The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this job description are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of White Plains Hospital.
Salary Range:
$63,386.31
19
The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential basepensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).