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Bon Secours Mercy Health Oncology Dietician | St. Rita's Medical Center in Lima, Ohio
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.
This is a part time position
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Dietician provides care in an atmosphere sensitive to each person’s physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs in accordance with the mission of St. Rita’s Medical Center and within the scope of the Ohio Dietary Practice Act. The RD will incorporate the core values of St. Rita’s Medical Center (Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Mercy, Sacredness of Life and Service) into their daily practices. The RD, functioning in the spirit of teamwork, is accountable for the delivery of dietary care using evidence based standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines of the organization. The RD assesses, develops, implements and monitors the dietary plan of care and coordinates this with all other applicable providers. This requires awareness of all diagnoses and seeking input when needed. The RD assists patients to achieve and maintain quality, cost-effective goals by modifying dietary
variables. Also, the RD assumes a personal responsibility for professional growth.
Mission/Core Values:
Mission/Core Values: It is expected that all of the duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed in a manner consistent with the Ministry’s Standards of Behavior (CARE; Compassion: seeks to understand, listen and explain; Advocate: is the voice for the vulnerable; Respect: demonstrates the highest regard for and welcomes all people; Excellence: commits to the highest standard of quality care, joyful service, and teamwork) and in a manner that reflects the core values of Mercy Health which are: Excellence, Human Dignity, Justice, Compassion, Sacredness of Life and Service. All supervisors and above are expected to model the organizational mission and values through their daily actions, decision making and priority setting. All supervisors and above are expected to develop, implement and monitor short and long range plans to meet or surpass standards consistent with the overall strategic plan.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
% Time
10% Obtains and follows through with physician referral for medical nutrition therapy.
10% Assumes responsibility of collecting appropriate data necessary to familiarize self with patient's medical history and diagnostic test result.
10% Assesses clinical endpoints that relate to disease state control with special focus on nutritional habits that could impact these endpoints.
10% Identifies needs in areas such as socioeconomic, family resource, and knowledge.
10% Creates effective teaching tools to present concepts to the patient.
10% Accurately reports variances in patient physical and/or emotional condition to the appropriate provider. Sends out updates to referring physician on a routine basis.
10% Assumes responsibility for carrying out orders. Assumes responsibility of assuring patient/family understanding of all orders.
10% Identifies and/or coordinates follow-up visits or phone calls.
10% Establishes and maintains charges for clinic interventions.
10% Performs all duties and functions satisfactorily as outlined in competency guidelines.
Required Minimum Education : 4 Year/Bachelors Specialty/Major: Dietetics
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS (must be non-expired/active unless otherwise stated):
Required: Registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration for the American Dietetic Association (or registry-eligible); Licensed by the Ohio Board of Dietetics. Must take and pass the CDE exam after 1,000 hours of diabetes teaching and 2 years of employment in diabetes care. BLS certification required.
Preferred: Obesity certification preferred.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Years and Type of Experience: 1-3 years of previous experience as a Registered Dietitian
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: Must maintain CE requirements needed for ADA recognition and/or certification for all Chronic Care Services.
Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:
This position requires the incumbent to demonstrate proficiency in clinical skills for patients in the following age categories:
Child: 1-12 years
Adolescent: 13-17 years
Adult: 18-64 years
Geriatric: 65 MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:
Reads and interprets written/oral instructions.
Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work and works independently.
Identifies and understands issues and problems.
Examines data and draws logical conclusions demonstrating the ability to apply high levels of critical thinking and understanding.
Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications.
Organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology.
Working Conditions:
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
General office environment: works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air conditioned office area, with moderate noise levels.
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.
May be constantly interrupted; requiring changing from one task to another of different nature without loss of efficiency or composure.
May have periods of constant interruptions
Prolonged periods of working alone may occur.
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 recruitment@mercy.com . 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 recruitment@mercy.com