Registered Dietitian

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:

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for assessing patients’ nutritional status and delivering appropriate Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and education to improve, maintain, or optimize health outcomes. This role plays a key part in the interdisciplinary care team, ensuring nutritional needs are met through evidence-based practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized nutritional care plans based on comprehensive assessments, dietary restrictions, nutrition support needs, and physician directives. Each RD is expected to manage a minimum of 12 patients daily.

• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of nutrition interventions, adjusting care plans as needed. Ensure thorough and timely documentation in the patient’s medical record.

• Provide nutrition counseling and education to patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals. Represent the department in community outreach and recruitment efforts.

• Collaborate with medical staff, nursing, pharmacy, and other stakeholders to coordinate patient care and support optimal nutritional outcomes.

• Oversee foodservice operations to ensure compliance with physician diet orders and quality standards.

• Participate in hospital-wide Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) and Infection Control programs.

• Support clinical nutrition and nutrition support services through telemedicine and other internal/external platforms as designated by City of Hope.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN).

• Licensure: Active maintenance of dietetic registration.

• Training: Ongoing completion of Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to maintain credentials and stay current with best practices.

City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

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City of Hope employees pay is based on the following criteria:  work experience, qualifications, and work location.