Regisitered Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

Pomerene Hospital, situated in Millersburg, Ohio, is a community-focused healthcare facility dedicated to providing quality medical services to the region. Known for its patient-centered approach, the hospital offers a range of services, including emergency care, surgical procedures, and specialized treatments. Pomerene Hospital plays a vital role in enhancing the well-being of its community, fostering a compassionate environment for patients and their families, serving out the mission of "Delivering trusted, superior and compassionate healthcare that strengthens and enriches our community."

Today, Pomerene Hospital operates as a 25-bed, rural critical access hospital. As one of the largest employers in Holmes County, Pomerene Hospital serves not only the local community but also residents from neighboring counties.

Working with us you will be eligible for:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• FSA Options
• 403(b) with Employer Matching & Contributions
• Employer-Paid Certifications
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Eligibility for participation in Federal Student Loan Forgiveness programs

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy by customized nutritional programs based on the health needs of clients and counsel clients on how to improve their health through nutrition.

Essential Functions

• Conducts nutrition education and counseling to inpatients, outpatients, and their family members, according to need, age, and specific nutrition topic in keeping with the American Dietetic Association’s Standard of Practice and Standards of Professional Practice
• Utilizes effective communication with patients, support members, and interdisciplinary team
• Works alongside Diabetes Educator to educate, counsel and support individuals with Diabetes and their support persons in the Diabetes Self-Management Training (DSMT) Program
• Proficient in clinical documentation following standards of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Practice
• Coordinates the logistics of individuals requiring outpatient medical nutrition therapy, including but not limited to, insurance coverage and/or payment options, physician referral, effective communication with the individual
• Review the inpatient menus to comply with current Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDA) and Dietary Refence Intake (DRI) of the Food and Nutrition Board of the National Research Council with collaboration of Dietary Manager and staff
• Approval of therapeutic diet manual

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an education program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Dietetics Education - required
• Provides nutritional care according to Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Practice - required
• Registered or registry eligible Dietitian status - required
• Licensed to practice in Ohio or must have applied for license upon passing RD examination - required
• Good standing with the State Medical Board of Ohio and Commission of Dietetic Registration - required

Certification & Licensures

• State of Ohio Dietitian Licensure - required
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) - required
• Additional certifications in an area of specialty such as diabetes education, oncology, nutrition, or sports dietetics - preferred