Registered Dietitian; RD - Pediatric Gastroenterology

Registered Dietitian (RD) - Pediatric Gastroenterology

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

Bon Secours is a faith‑based and patient‑focused organization that 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.

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.

• 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.
  
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• 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 professionals and community partners. Participate in interdisciplinary…