MedStar Health
Washington, DC, USA
About this Job: General Summary of Position Responsible for developing implementing and conducting outpatient oncology nutrition services to the Washington Cancer Institute(WCI) by offering nutrition consultation services for patients/family members and serving as resource to the medical nursing and administrative staff. Coordinates community education outreach and research initiatives in nutrition as part of WCI's cancer control and community outreach programs. Monitors the effectiveness of the WCI Nutrition Program prepares various administrative reports and serves on relevant committees. Establishes and maintains quality nutrition programs and standards in compliance with MWHC policies and procedures and regulatory agencies. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Plans and implements Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) consistent with the needs goals and comprehension level of patients. Provides counseling for patients and their families demonstrating knowledge of age...