How many people can answer the question, "What do you do for a living?" with the answer, "I help find cures for cancer." At Blood Cancer United, employees take our mission seriously. Whether you work in one of our regions, are an accountant at the national office or a specialist in our Information Resource Center, you work each day on making our bold goal a reality: to enable patients with blood cancer to gain more than one million years of life by 2040. Join us and give new meaning to the word, "job." Summary: Blood Cancer United is seeking a Full-Time Spanish/English Bilingual Oncology Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and support to cancer patients and caregivers through telephonic and email consultations. This role is integral to our Nutrition Education Services Center and focuses on evidence-based nutritional guidance for individuals affected by all types of cancer.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver individualized nutrition education and symptom management strategies for cancer patients and survivors.
- Document services accurately, ensuring timely data entry and appropriate follow-up.
- Create and present educational sessions for internal staff and external audiences.
- Develop nutrition-related content for blogs, literature, and social media.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of cancer nutrition through journals and reliable sources.
- Represent Blood Cancer United at community events and conferences.
- Collaborate with the Executive Director and multidisciplinary team to coordinate assignments.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Registered Dietitian with active registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- State licensure or certification as applicable.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in oncology nutrition counseling or clinical dietetics.
- Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to work independently and in a team.
- Excellent computer skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); database experience preferred.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Certified Specialist in Oncology (CSO) or willingness to obtain within 2 years.
- Experience with Salesforce.
Employee Value Proposition:
As a valued member of Blood Cancer United, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. Our offerings include medical, dental, and vision insurance; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; a 403b retirement plan along with generous paid time off. In addition, we observe federal paid holidays throughout the year, and offer a wellness program and an employee assistance program.
We are excited to share the base pay range for this position is $70,000 to $73,000. The offered compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, business need, market conditions, proficiencies, skills, education, and experience. Additionally, at Blood Cancer United we place a high value on internal pay equity and will consider the current compensation of similarly situated roles and direct team members. Base compensation is only one component of our Total Rewards program, which also includes an annual incentive plan and a competitive benefits package. The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Disclaimer Blood Cancer United is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in its workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender, gender identity and expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, race, color, creed, national origin/ancestry, citizenship, religion, genetic predisposition or information, physical or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Blood Cancer United seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission and where they will join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Blood Cancer United home. Blood Cancer United complies with all applicable laws which prohibit discrimination and harassment in the workplace, and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive environment supportive of all of our employees and the communities we serve.
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