Clinical Dietitian Elyria Cancer Center Mercy Health

Elyria, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Clinical Dietitian - Elyria Cancer Center - Mercy Health

Shift/Schedule

Part Time - Scheduled for 16 Weekly Hours
Shift Times - Days/Afternoons

Job Summary:

To provide high quality healthcare through the provision of medical nutrition therapy in a variety of settings to meet the needs of patients their families and other healthcare professionals.

I. Determination of WIC Medical/Nutritional risk.

In accordance with State WIC Policies evaluates objective data (anthropometric and biochemical) and subjective data (health history and diet history) to determine initial or continued nutritional eligibility of WIC participant and documents accordingly.
Documents WIC medical/nutritional eligibility of ineligibility on required forms and in the cert system.
Makes appropriate referrals to physicians and/or social agencies.

II. To assist the participant who is at medical/nutritional risk in achieving positive change in improved nutritional status through effective nutrition education and the use of WIC supplemental foods.

Provides individualized nutrition education based upon an assessment of participants nutritional risk cognitive ability and lifestyle.
Prescribes and documents participants food package in accordance with medical/nutritional risk.
Enters appropriate data on participants risk assessment screen including referrals nutritional risk codes and food package.
Provides individual and group mid-cert nutrition education for both high risk and non-high risk WIC participants and documents according to State/Local WIC Policies.

III. Coordination of duties with Program Manager

Assists in outreach programs for area physicians and community agencies; provides updates information about the operations of program.
Provides community nutrition education programs and in-services to physicians and local community service agencies.
Represents Trumbull County WIC Program by serving on Advisory Boards and Committees within the Hospital and/or community.
Develops revises and/or implements standard local procedures as specified in the State WIC Policy and Procedure Letter/Manual.
Provides in-services to WIC staff on State WIC Program nutrition education policies and procedures and on current nutrition literature/topics.
In coordination with WIC Program Manager acts as a preceptor to dietetic and health care students by providing orientation and training on the WIC Program and evaluates students performance.
Attends in-services/meetings WIC seminars and nutrition education conferences to maintain RD/LD credentials
Performs other duties as assigned by Program Manager.

EDUCATION

Bachelor Degree (B.S.) in nutrition field required; L.D required; R.D. eligible.
Must successfully compete preprofessional experience/practicum (Coordinated Program in Dietetics post-graduate internship) for R.D. eligibility.
Must pass exam given by Commission on Dietetic Registration of American Dietetic Association. Obtain L.D. CEUs 75 hours/5 years earned (by the Ohio Board of Dietetics) required by law to maintain R.D./L.D. status.

EXPERIENCE

One to three years

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:

Cancer Center - Lorain

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 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 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 .

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!Scheduled Weekly Hours:16Work Shift:Days (United States of America)Clinical Dietitian - Elyria Cancer Center - Mercy HealthShift/SchedulePart Time - Scheduled for 16 Weekly HoursShift Times - Days/AfternoonsJob Summary:To provide high quality health...