Registered Dietician - St. Rita's Surgical Associates

Mercy Health; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a Registered Dietitian to advance patient care as a clinical practitioner and educator. You will assess nutritional status, identify diagnoses, and implement interventions to address dietary needs.

The role requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition, current RD licensure and CDR credentialing; one year of post-graduate experience preferred. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and support patient education and program development at Mercy Health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Dietitian.
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• One-year of post-graduate clinical experience in a similar position preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work collaboratively with a cutting edge multi-disciplinary health care team to promote wellness, maintain current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness through evidence-based practices.
• Assesses and individualizes care for our diverse patient population, including patients requiring enteral nutrition and/or therapeutic diets, based on the patients' health care needs.
• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to patient needs.
• Provides leadership for Diet Technicians and for other personnel involved in clinical nutrition services.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Team-based collaboration

Evidence-based practice

Patient education

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition

Job description

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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 Dietitian

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian advances patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, and researcher. The Registered Dietitian establishes the nutritional status of patients based on historical, clinical and laboratory data. They also identify appropriate nutrition diagnoses, as well as recommend, implement and monitor interventions to address any nutritional issues.

Mercy Health

About Us

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health 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. Mercy Health 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 Dietitian

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian advances patient care directly in the role of expert clinical practitioner and indirectly in the roles of educator, consultant, and researcher. The Registered Dietitian establishes the nutritional status of patients based on historical, clinical and laboratory data. They also identify appropriate nutrition diagnoses, as well as recommend, implement and monitor interventions to address any nutritional issues.

Essential Functions

• Work collaboratively with a cutting edge multi-disciplinary health care team to promote wellness, maintain current health, and/or intervene in acute or chronic illness through evidence-based practices
• Assesses and individualizes care for our diverse patient population, including patients requiring enteral nutrition and/or therapeutic diets, based on the patients' health care needs
• Plans, organizes, implements and evaluates nutrition education individualized to patient needs
• Provides leadership for Diet Technicians and for other personnel involved in clinical nutrition services
• Other duties as assigned

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or a related field from an accredited college or university

Required Licensing & Certifications

• Current state licensure as a Registered Dietitian
• Credentialed as a Registered Dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Preferred Experience

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

As a 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 Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Aff… please email [e-mail]. 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 [e-mail]