Registered Dietician St. Rita's Surgical Associates

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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:

• Bachelors 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

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate youre part of a Misson 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 HAS/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.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly a ll 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 youd 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 Employer please email 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 .

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