Clinical Dietitian - Weight Management Center - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America) Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The RD assess, implements, monitors the dietary changes of all patients. They initiate diet, behavior modifications and goals for each individual patient. The RD is responsible to collaborate with other healthcare professionals, monitor patient progress, and stay current with research to support diet and lifestyle changes. The RD is responsible for ongoing professional growth. Essential Job Functions Conducts patient assessments within the practice Responsible for assisting in training of incoming dietitians Participates in community outreach to provide nutrition education at community events including but not limited to employer health fair, community health fairs, high school career events. Responsible to conduct pre-op nutrition education group classes for patients. RD performs comprehensive nutritional assessments, creating personalized nutrition and meal plans. RD will design and implement nutrition programs and create education materials specific to support women’s health during perimenopause and menopause phase of life. Provides education and counseling for hormonal imbalance and chronic conditions Evaluate the nutritional readiness of the prospective bariatric surgery patient Review lab results to determine vitamin and mineral deficiencies Formulate plan to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies -recommend supplements Develop and host at least 2 Support Group meetings each calendar year This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson that matters. We support your well-being – personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way. What we offer • Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) • Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts • Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders • Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. Department: Weight Management Center - St. Rita's It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health– Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email [email protected]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected]. We believe your best is yet to come. At Mercy Health, we celebrate the human side of health care, uniting individuals from all walks of life. We'll ask a lot of you, but we'll give a lot back, as well. Whether you’re called to bedside care, patient support, community service or operations and administration, there’s a place for you here. Because if there's one thing we know for certain, it's that good works start with great people. We’ll support and empower you to bring your best – in service of our patients and our Mission.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (Masters)
• Specialty/Major: Dietetics/Nutrition
• Licensure/Certification Required: Licensed & Registered Dietitian with State of Ohio
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1-3 years’ experience.
• Must be a graduate of a college or university with an accredited master’s degree in dietetics.
• Completion of supervised dietetic internship, pass the Commission on Dietetic Registration exam.
• Must maintain CE requirements needed for ADA.
• Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: RD must possess 1:1 and group communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conducts patient assessments within the practice
• Responsible for assisting in training of incoming dietitians
• Participates in community outreach to provide nutrition education at community events including but not limited to employer health fair, community health fairs, high school career events.
• Responsible to conduct pre-op nutrition education group classes for patients.
• RD performs comprehensive nutritional assessments, creating personalized nutrition and meal plans.
• RD will design and implement nutrition programs and create education materials specific to support women’s health during perimenopause and menopause phase of life.
• Provides education and counseling for hormonal imbalance and chronic conditions
• Evaluate the nutritional readiness of the prospective bariatric surgery patient
• Review lab results to determine vitamin and mineral deficiencies
• Formulate plan to correct vitamin and mineral deficiencies -recommend supplements
• Develop and host at least 2 Support Group meetings each calendar year

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees