Registered Clinical Dietician - Program Diabetes Health

Bon Secours Mercy Health•Richmond, VA

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About The Position

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence, and respect. Bon Secours seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service, and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. Registered Clinical Dietician - RD - St. Mary's Hospital PRIMARY FUNCTION/GENERAL PURPOSE OF POSITION The RD Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) is a clinician prepared to manage the diabetes population at specific clinical site(s) to support long-term diabetes health. Position responsibilities include identifying the population at risk for diabetes complications; intervening to close care gaps through active collaboration with providers; implementing individual and group diabetes self-management education/training (DSME/T); supporting patients with diabetes (PWD) in changing self-care practices to achieve diabetes health; and participating in quality initiatives of the BSPDH to improve the DSME/T program. 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. BON SECOURS MISSION, VALUES, CUSTOMER ORIENTATION AND CONTINUOUS QUALITY IMPROVEMENTS FOCUS: It is the responsibility of all employees to learn and utilize continuous quality improvement principles in their daily work. All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values of the Sisters of Bon Secours by understanding each customer, treating each patient, staff member and community in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding and subscribing to the organization’s commitment to quality and service. The above statements are intended to describe the nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties. This document does not create an employment contract, and employment with Bon Secours Health System is “at will”. Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer. As a Bon Secours Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Mission 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. At Bon Secours 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

4 year/Bachelor’s Degree
Current state licensure as a Registered Dietitian
Credentialed as a Registered Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Nice To Haves

One-year of post-graduate clinical experience in a similar position preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of adults, possesses the ability to assess data reflective of patient’s status, and interprets information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to age and specific needs
Manages patient registry of adult patients with diabetes from the electronic health record
Establishes a collaborative, therapeutic alliance with PWD that supports shared decision making in the provision of care
Implements DSME/T education program in assigned site(s)
Individualizes diabetes self-management instruction to accommodate physiologic, psychologic, emotional, cultural and spiritual needs
Documents DSME/T assessment, plan and behavioral outcomes in electronic health record; contributes data to analytics
Examines abnormal, diabetes-related laboratory and diagnostic reports, uses clinical judgement to discern next steps, and communicates verbally and in written form proposed therapeutic options to providers
Participates and completes assigned quality improvement activities using data from the electronic health record
Participates in selection of program materials for patient use
Completes peer performance reviews as assigned
Bills for services rendered in electronic health record and evaluates revenue integrity
Assumes additional tasks based BSPDH needs

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