Clinical Dietitian Weight Management - St. Francis Eastside

Bon Secours

Intro paragraph

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Bon Secours 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. Bon Secours 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.

Clinical Dietitian Weight Management - St. Francis Eastside

Job Summary

• Utilizes the Nutrition Care Process to assess outpatient nutrition status. Develop and implement nutrition education plan relative to age, individual requirements and learning style.  Monitor and adjust education plan as appropriate to achieve client learning, compliance and measurable outcome. Documents appropriately.

• Develops curriculum for nutrition assessments and classes, and teaches classes as required by the clinical area of care.

• Works in close collaboration with providers and full interdisciplinary team to safely and effectively provide appropriate care to patients. 

• Participates in hospital and community nutrition and wellness committees, programs and health promotions including health fairs and wellness events.

• Assists with planning, implementing and evaluating nutrition care policies, and quality standards for patient service.

• Excellent communication skills both verbally and written. Comfort and capability performing telephonic and virtual nutrition assessments.

• Participates in department and hospital quality improvement activities.  Uses outcomes to refine practice and maintain quality patient care.  Assists to develop, implement and evaluate nutrition care policies based on current trends and quality improvement outcomes.

• Coordinates inpatient teaching activities (as related to weight management), objectives, programs and teaching tools with inpatient staff.  Acts as a resource to inpatient staff by providing training and updates to maintain quality and consistency in practice.

Education

4 year/ Bachelors Degree in Nutrition and a supervised practice experience in foods and nutrition, or dietetic internship (required)

Licensing/ 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) (required)

Experience

Experience specific to Bariatric and Metabolic Services: Previous experience working with a multidisciplinary bariatric surgical program is strongly encouraged (preferred)

As a Bon Secours 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 – 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