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Job Summary specific to Bariatric and Metabolic Svcs:

To provide high quality healthcare through the provision of medical nutrition therapy in a variety of settings to meet the needs of patients, their families and other healthcare professionals. To serve our bariatric surgical and metabolic weight loss patients, through nutritional education and dietary counseling as an important member of our multidisciplinary bariatric and metabolic services team.

Job Summary specific to the Diabetes Treatment Center:

The Clinical Dietician in the Diabetes Treatment Center is responsible for directing, consulting and orienting all nursing and therapy staff on all nutrition and diabetic elements of patient care. Provides assessments, screenings and recommendations for patients at nutrition risk and for those receiving advanced nutrition therapies, as well as aids the professional staff in developing and implementing care plans for patients diagnosed with diabetes. Provides nutrition and diabetic in-services to staff. Reviews all laboratory results obtained by staff and makes recommendation on nutrition interventions based on the results. Is responsible for assuring that all nursing staff is competent in the use and care of blood glucose monitors as well as aids staff in obtaining glucose monitors and supplies for patient use in the home. Is responsible for maintaining current standards of practice for nutrition and diabetic therapy as well as develops policies, procedures and protocols to meet current practice guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Completion of an ADA approved Dietetic Internship Program.

Experience:

• Experience specific to Bariatric and Metabolic Svcs: Previous experience working with a multidisciplinary bariatric surgical program is strongly encouraged.

Licensure/Certification:

• Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and must have active SC Licensed Registered Dietician (SC LLR).

Knowledge/Skills:

• Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop and implement plans and goals for nutritional care. Ability to evaluate and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of nutritional therapy. Ability to provide education and/or consultation of patients, family and other healthcare professionals. Ability to communicate with the healthcare team information that impacts patient care. Conducts diabetes self-management education according to best practices in both individual and group setting. Coordinates care, collects diabetes data, and serves as a diabetes resource to healthcare team.

• Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures and to communicate clearly.

Other:

• Responsible for professional growth and development, functions as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary care team, utilizes evidence based practice to guide the provision of care. Responsible for mentoring/precepting dietetic interns as assigned. Participates in health fairs and other community activities that promote health, wellness, and CareAlliance Health Services. Serves as a resource for compliance with modified diets through direct and indirect interaction with the diet office.

Contacts:

• Patients, families and/or significant others, hospital and medical staff, employees and visitors.

Work Demands/Environment:

• Frequent standing, walking, sitting. Intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to wet floors, steam pipes and/or variable kitchen temperatures. Possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Travel may be required. Positions located in the Home Health department may have occasional exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community.

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:

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].