About City of Hope

City of Hope's mission is to deliver the cures of tomorrow to the people who need them today. Founded in 1913, City of Hope has grown into one of the largest 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 at its core, City of Hope brings a uniquely integrated model to patients spanning cancer care, research and development, academics and training, and innovation initiatives. 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 treatment facilities in Atlanta, Chicago and Phoenix. City of Hope’s affiliated family of organizations includes Translational Genomics Research Institute and AccessHopeTM. For more information about City of Hope, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram and LinkedIn.

City of Hope’s commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We believe diversity, equity and inclusion is key in serving our mission to provide compassionate patient care, drive innovative discovery, and advance vital education focused on eliminating cancer and diabetes in all of our communities. Our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ensures we bring the full range of skills, perspectives, cultural backgrounds and experiences to our work - and that our teams align with the people we serve in order to build trust and understanding. We are dedicated to fostering a community that embraces diversity - in ideas, backgrounds and perspectives; this is reflected in our work and represented in our people.

Position Summary

Designs and implements appropriate plan of nutritional care for patients at nutrition risk. Provides on-going nutritional care and monitors patient progress toward nutrition goals. Provides nutrition counseling and follow-up. Oversees the activities of the Diet Technician. Serves as a resource and provides educational sessions to staff, other health care professionals and the community on current nutrition topics.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Provides services that are accurate, reliable, courteous and timely
• Delivers care that is consistent with professional practice standards and the mission and values of City of Hope
• Demonstrates competence appropriate to their role and function in age-specific care and nutrition management
• Delivers quality care consistent with the scope of practice of the discipline
• Provides timely, comprehensive and complete education/teaching to patients and families and documentation of progress towards achievement of outcomes
• Delivers care for a defined group of patients using effective delegation, supervision and decision-making skills
• Provides timely, evidence-based, and appropriate education to medical staff, other health care professionals and the community
• Ensures that all professional and regulatory standards are met and maintained
• Promotes collaboration and teamwork among all members of the healthcare team
• Effectively communicates with all customers/team members to meet organizational goals and customer service expectations
• Maintains current knowledge, skills and competencies through involvement in professional continuing education activities
• Promotes the efficient and effective utilization of resources
• Demonstrates performance improvement activities to promote continuous improvement in care delivery
• Demonstrates assimilation of core organizational values within own performance
• May participate in research activities related to the field of nutrition
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested

Basic education, experience and skills required for consideration:

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree with four years recent experience or Master’s degree with two years of experience as a clinical dietitian
• Minimum Experience: 3+ years recent experience as a clinical dietitian

Required Certification/Licensure:

• Registered Dietitian;
• For Endocrinology position, Certification as a Diabetes Educator
• For pediatric service, CCS Panel provider or complete application within 60 days of hire

Preferred education experience and skills:

• Board Certification as a Specialist in Oncology Nutrition, Diabetes Educator or Nutrition Support Clinician.”

Additional Information:

The estimated pay scale represents the typical [salary/hourly] range City of Hope reasonably expects to pay for this position, with offers determined based on several factors which may include, but not be limited to, the candidate’s experience, expertise, skills, education, job scope, training, internal equity, geography/market, etc. This pay scale is subject to change from time to time.

As a condition of employment, City of Hope requires staff to comply with all state and federal vaccination mandates.

City of Hope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

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