Oncology Dietitian

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Job Summary: Med4U Group is seeking an Oncology Dietitian to provide nutritional monitoring for oncology patients, promoting comprehensive care and individualized assistance. Key Highlights: 1. Nutritional monitoring focused on oncology patients 2. Promotion of individualized care and prevention of complications 3. Nutritional support throughout all stages of treatment **Why not bring your talent to Med4U Group?** We are looking for a **Dietitian** to monitor the nutritional status of oncology patients, directly contributing to treatment quality, complication prevention, and comprehensive patient care. **Position:** Oncology Dietitian **Working Hours:** 08:00 to 17:00 **Work Location:** IOP Mateus Leme \- R. Mateus Leme, 2631 B \- Centro Cívico, Curitiba \- PR, 80520\-174 **Job Mission** Provide nutritional monitoring for patients undergoing oncological treatment, promoting individualized care, complication prevention, and appropriate nutritional and clinical support throughout all treatment stages. **Main Responsibilities** * Attend to and counsel patients initiating chemotherapy or changing protocols, according to schedules previously established by nursing staff; * Provide nutritional guidance using educational materials, indicating appropriate dietary patterns before, during, and after treatment, with emphasis on preventing and reducing side effects; * Perform anthropometric nutritional assessments on patients starting chemotherapy; * Develop individualized meal plans and prescribe dietary supplementation when necessary; * Recommend enteral nutritional support in cases of insufficient caloric intake, severe weight loss, anorexia, or malnutrition; * Recommend oral nutritional therapy when nutritional supplementation is identified as needed; * Monitor patients' nutritional progression, adjusting diets according to treatment side effects and clinical status; * Monitor laboratory tests related to nutrition and propose corrections for excesses or deficiencies through diet or supplementation; * Counsel and train kitchen staff regarding hygiene, expiration dates, and proper storage of snacks; * Supervise the organization, hygiene, and preservation of food in kitchens; * Collect data from consultations to compile and track nutrition department indicators; * Perform other related duties as required by the department. **Requirements** * Completed undergraduate degree in Nutrition; * Active registration with CRN (Regional Nutrition Council); * Minimum **6 months** of experience in **oncology**; * Experience in clinical care and nutritional monitoring of patients; * Strong communication skills, empathy, and ability to work in multidisciplinary teams. **Preferred Qualifications** * Experience with patients undergoing chemotherapy; * Experience in hospital or oncology clinic settings; * Knowledge of enteral nutritional therapy and clinical supplementation. At **Med4U Group**, we seek professionals committed to humanized care, clinical excellence, and focus on optimal patient experience. **Want to join us?** Grow with us ?