Clinical Dietitian - Memorial Regional Medical Center

Bon Secours • VA

99d

About The Position

With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work with others who share common values, and use your skills to help extend care to all of our communities. The Clinical Dietitian (Registered) at Memorial Regional Medical Center is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the nutrition component of the Program under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

Requirements

• Certified as a Registered Dietitian by the American Dietetic Association.
• Bachelor's degree in foods and nutrition.
• One to two years of supervised practice experience in foods and nutrition.
• Previous experience in health promotion and/or cardiac rehabilitation programs.
• Demonstrate appropriate knowledge of the principles of growth and development from adult through the geriatric stage of the life span.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutritional component, including curriculum, of programs offered through Cardiac Wellness Center and Heart Vascular Institute.
• Evaluate content and modify as needed, ensuring it meets the objectives of the program and is appropriate for the specific population.
• Access online scheduler daily to schedule, cancel, reschedule, and block appointments as needed.
• Provide one-on-one nutrition consultations to individuals who have scheduled appointments.
• Document visits as part of the patient’s medical records and notify referring physicians of these consultations.
• Assess patient nutritional status using appropriate and established practice standards.
• Use effective interviewing methods to collect and validate appropriate data.
• Access and review relevant medical records and discuss patient’s condition with appropriate medical staff.
• Collaborate with the patient to set nutrition goals appropriate to the nutrition diagnosis and patient’s readiness to change.
• Evaluate and chart in patient’s ITP on patient progress towards nutrition and weight goals.
• Provide verbal and written feedback/recommendations to patients regarding progress and outcomes.
• Identify patients in group programs who need one-on-one nutrition counseling.
• Communicate with program director, cardiac nurse, and/or medical director regarding any patient difficulties.
• Attend team meetings and participate in ongoing program development.
• Participate in hospital, community, and professional education programs relevant to nutrition and wellness.
• Assist in the daily operations of the clinic, including scheduling of patients and fielding phone calls.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree