Registered Dietitian (RD) -Memorial Regional Medical Center

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Registered Dietitian (RD) - St. Mary's Hospital The outpatient Registered Dietitian (RD) performs each step of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP), including patient assessment, nutrition diagnosis, nutrition intervention, monitoring and evaluation. The RD applies, participates in, or generates research to enhance clinical practice, and utilizes information technology to manage knowledge, problem solve and support decision making. The RD develops nutrition care plans and educates diverse patient populations through the application of knowledge and principles of disease management, prevention, and behavioral change. The outpatient RD provides nutrition education to the community through group classes and hospital-affiliated health fairs, wellness activities and promotions. The RD is a specialist in nutrition who is responsible for the nutritional care of patients identified as either having moderate to high risk for diabetes, or who are living with pre‑diabetes or diabetes. Working in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, the RD will share expertise and knowledge of nutrient care with patients, their families, and other health care professionals. Level of performance is guided by The American Dietetic Association Standards of Practice (SOP) and Standards of Professional Performance (SOPP). All job functions are performed under minimal supervision. Essential Job Functions Assessment – Screen, prioritize, and process patient referrals. Coordinate the assessment of the patient’s nutritional status using anthropometric, biomedical, and nutrition‑focused physical findings. Determine the risk for diabetes or management of pre‑diabetes or diabetes. Review patient’s clinical information obtained through physician referral, laboratory reports, and health records. Conduct consultations with patients to obtain relevant information and assess their nutritional learning needs. Planning – Assist in development of program calendars, identifying priorities, target dates, and implementation strategies. Review current literature/resources to support preparation of education materials and tools. Develop and discuss appropriate individualized nutritional care plan with the patient based on best practices and guidelines. Manage, review, and make recommendations regarding protocols for the nutrition education of patients. Implementation – Work in close collaboration with the physician and the full interdisciplinary team to safely and effectively provide appropriate care to patients. Provide nutritional education to meet patients’ learning needs. Recommend and adapt teaching to the patient’s identified nutritional needs, revising treatment protocols as required. Facilitate group educational sessions using the principles of adult learning. Document medical nutrition therapy treatments in patient’s health record using standardized nutrition diagnosis PES (problem, etiology, signs/symptoms) statements. Refer to other resources and arrange follow‑up as necessary. Communication – Communicate effectively with the physician and other health care team members to create a cohesive team and seamless services for the community. Communicate effectively with all patients, families, peers, other health care professionals and community partners. Participate in interdisciplinary meetings as required. Evaluation – Evaluate patient comprehension and compliance to the nutritional plan by reviewing clinical and learning outcomes. Identify key performance indicators for dietitian services, participate in the measurement of these indicators. Participate in workload measurement, evaluate results to identify trends in patient needs. Team Development – Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team, in varied practice settings, to improve access to primary care for the BSMG patients. The “patient” may be an individual, a family, a target group or a community. Provide case study nutritional consultation, conduct in‑services and workshops for team members, other health professionals and community partners. Promote awareness of the Bon Secours Health System, Inc. services and programs. Actively participate in staff, team and committee meetings as appropriate. Provide consultation as requested to community groups, partners and team members. Provide leadership and mentorship to dietitian students/interns as needed. Participate in the education of other health professional students as needed. Participate in the development, planning, and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling, and health promotion activities for BSMG. Professional Development – Maintain and develop professional competence through ongoing continuing education and professional development. Stay current and aware of opportunities to implement new, evidence‑based methods of patient assessment and treatment. Participate in self‑directed learning to ensure that nutritional practice remains relevant by attending professional conferences, e‑learning and journal reviews. Participate on interdisciplinary committees to promote professional/interpersonal development. Participate in clinical projects/studies as required. Related Duties – Model the values and philosophy of Bon Secours Health System, Inc. Exhibit a commitment to life‑long learning. Maintain confidentiality of team, personnel and patient information. Facilitate appropriate in‑house and external education sessions. Assist with planning and attend special events. Employment Qualifications Education/Experience: Baccalaureate of Science in Nutrition from a university offering an ACEND accredited Didactic Program in Dietetics granting a bachelor's degree. Successful completion of an ACEND‑accredited Dietetic Internship Program, providing at least 900 hours of supervised practical experience. Current Virginia Drivers’ License. Experience in Community, Primary Care settings and/or experience working with diabetes patients. Certified Diabetes Care and Educator Specialist (CDCES). Skills/Abilities: Knowledge and proficiency in current, evidence‑based methods and practices of primary care delivery, with an emphasis on health promotion and risk reduction. Superior leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication, and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in the use of computers, particularly in MS Word, Excel, Outlook. Desire and ability to update knowledge and skills through various means including technology‑based opportunities, courses, workshops, and conferences. Multi‑tasking skills related to the delivery of efficient primary care including the ability to share information and teach while treating a patient. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to be open‑minded and non‑judgmental. Knowledge of the goals and structure of Bon Secours Mercy Health, including its policies and procedures and the programs. Equipment Used: Computer, printer, scanner, fax, photocopier, telephone, AV equipment including video projection unit, and a variety of teaching aids including various glucose meters, insulin pens, keto‑sticks, and insulin syringes. Other Job Functions Maintain required records, reports, charges, and statistics. Performs other duties as required. This is not necessarily an extensive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or require that other or different tasks to be performed when circumstances change (i.e. emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs or technical developments). Bon Secours Mission, Values, Customer Orientation and Continuous Quality Improvement Focus It is the responsibility of all employees to learn and utilize continuous quality improvement principles in their daily work. All employees are responsible for extending the mission and values Bon Secours Mercy Health by understanding each customer, treating each patient, staff member, and community in a dignified manner with respect, kindness, and understanding and subscribing to the organization's commitment to quality and service. 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. 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