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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Job Summary:

Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal nutrition care and education for patients of all ages. Nutrition care includes the Nutrition Care Process, routinely performing Nutrition Focused Physical Assessments to identify degree of malnutrition, order writing privileges including enteral feeds and oral supplements, coordinating high risk medication administration of parenteral nutrition.

+ Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) as recommended by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and in accordance with the Standards of Care Guidelines for Nutrition Screening & Assessment from Mercy Health daily.

+ Accurately perform Nutrition Focused Physical Assessment during the NCP to Identify, Evaluate, and Treat Adult Malnutrition of various degrees (according to Mercy Health Policy & Procedure) daily.

+ Calculates, monitors, initiates, and adjusts (according to Mercy Health Policy & Procedures and Ohio State Law regarding the role of Licensed Dietitians) medical nutrition therapy including diet modification, oral supplements, nutrition support including enteral feeds, and macronutrients of parenteral nutrition daily.

+ Facilitates medical nutrition therapy education opportunities as needed to patients, families, and community daily. Includes reviewing and revising education materials.

+ Serves as a nutrition expert to healthcare professionals (interdisciplinary involvement) in establishing standards of patient care by participating in clinical and interdisciplinary rounds, meetings, task forces, and projects daily.

+ Participates in performance improvement programs related to patient care & service including research, development of clinical pathways in assigned area(s) of responsibilities/unit/department/facility committees, as well as internal chart audits.

+ Maintains high level of competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, certifications, and standards of practice. Participates in development of performance objectives with emphasis on an area of specialization as appropriate

+ Educate and precept dietetic interns and students as assigned.

Requirements:

4 year Bachelor's Degree Required

Licensed Dietitian (LD) within the State of Ohio or Limited Permit (when applicable) from the State of Ohio Medical Board;

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible to sit for the Registration Exam

Earned specialty certification: Renal Nutrition; Oncology Nutrition; Geriatric Nutrition; Certified Diabetic Educator (CDE); Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

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

And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

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 Employers, 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]