• Clinical Dietitian - Weight Management Center…

    Bon Secours Mercy Health (Lima, OH)


    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.

    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 forassistingin training of incoming dietitians​

    + ​​Participatesin community outreach toprovide nutrition education atcommunity events including but not limited to employer healthfair, community health fairs, high schoolcareer 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 duringperimenopauseand 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 todeterminevitamin 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._

    Required Minimum Education:

    •​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 ​

     

    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.

    What we offer

    + Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

    + Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/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._

     

    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 Bon secours 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]