City of Utica, New YorkMoncks Corner, South Carolina
Quick overview
The role involves providing high-quality medical nutrition therapy, including nutritional education and dietary counseling, specifically for bariatric surgical and metabolic weight loss patients as part of a multidisciplinary team. Additionally, the position directs and consults on nutrition and diabetic elements of patient care within the Diabetes Treatment Center, including staff orientation and developing care plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a Bachelor's degree and completion of an ADA approved Dietetic Internship Program, along with current credentials as a Registered Dietitian (CDR) and an active SC Licensed Registered Dietitian (SC LLR). Experience working with a multidisciplinary bariatric surgical program is strongly encouraged.
bachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient AssessmentCare Plan DevelopmentPolicy DevelopmentPreceptingStaff OrientationBlood Glucose MonitoringMultidisciplinary TeamworkIn-service TrainingEvidence Based PracticeLaboratory ReviewMedical Nutrition TherapyNutritional EducationNutrition ScreeningDietary CounselingStandards of PracticeDiabetes Treatment
Job description
Thank you for considering a career at Roper St.
Francis Healthcare!
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Work Shift: Monday - Thursday, 8:00am - 4:30pm and Fridays, 8:00am - 2:00pm Work Locations: Floating required regularly to all department locations including Moncks Corner Medical Plaza and BSSF Hospital (West Ashley).
Job Summary specific to Bariatric and Metabolic Svcs: 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.
To serve our bariatric surgical and metabolic weight loss patients, through nutritional education and dietary counseling as an important member of our multidisciplinary bariatric and metabolic services team.
Job Summary specific to the Diabetes Treatment Center: The Clinical Dietician in the Diabetes Treatment Center is responsible for directing, consulting and orienting all nursing and therapy staff on all nutrition and diabetic elements of patient care.
Provides assessments, screenings and recommendations for patients at nutrition risk and for those receiving advanced nutrition therapies, as well as aids the professional staff in developing and implementing care plans for patients diagnosed with diabetes.
Provides nutrition and diabetic in-services to staff.
Reviews all laboratory results obtained by staff and makes recommendation on nutrition interventions based on the results.
Is responsible for assuring that all nursing staff is competent in the use and care of blood glucose monitors as well as aids staff in obtaining glucose monitors and supplies for patient use in the home.
Is responsible for maintaining current standards of practice for nutrition and diabetic therapy as well as develops policies, procedures and protocols to meet current practice guidelines.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university. Completion of an ADA approved Dietetic Internship Program.
Experience
Experience specific to
Bariatric and
Metabolic
Svcs: Previous experience working with a multidisciplinary bariatric surgical program is strongly encouraged.
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid time off
Referral bonuses
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Life insurance
Tuition assistance
Parental leave
Competitive pay
Professional development
Prescription coverage
Continuing education support
Discounts
Incentives
403(b) with employer contributions
HAS/FSA options
Mental health resources
FMLA leave
Licensure/Certification: Must be credentialed as a Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and must have active SC Licensed Registered Dietician (SC LLR).
Knowledge/Skills: Assess patients’ nutritional needs and develop and implement plans and goals for nutritional care. Ability to evaluate and assess the appropriateness and effectiveness of nutritional therapy. Ability to provide education and/or consultation of patients, family and other healthcare professionals. Ability to communicate with the healthcare team information that impacts patient care. Conducts diabetes self-management education according to best practices in both individual and group setting. Coordinates care, collects diabetes data, and serves as a diabetes resource to healthcare team. Must be able to follow oral and written instructions and procedures and to communicate clearly.
Other
Responsible for professional growth and development, functions as a clinical resource for the interdisciplinary care team, utilizes evidence based practice to guide the provision of care. Responsible for mentoring/precepting dietetic interns as assigned. Participates in health fairs and other community activities that promote health, wellness, and CareAlliance Health Services. Serves as a resource for compliance with modified diets through direct and indirect interaction with the diet office.
Contacts
Patients, families and/or significant others, hospital and medical staff, employees and visitors.
Work
Demands/Environment: Frequent standing, walking, sitting. Intermittent stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling. Intermittent lifting, moving or carrying up to 25 lbs. Frequent pushing or pulling up to 25 lbs. Corrected hearing and vision to normal range. Possible exposure to wet floors, steam pipes and/or variable kitchen temperatures. Possible exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, infectious materials, communicable diseases and/or other conditions common to a healthcare environment. Requires work under stressful conditions, deadlines, and/or irregular hours. Ability to read and comprehend. Travel may be required. Positions located in the Home Health department may have occasional exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, unclean environments, toxic substances, pharmaceutical preparations, hazardous and unsafe driving conditions, and other conditions common to delivery of health care in the community. Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you’re 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, and short- and long-term disability Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.
Department
RSF Bariatric and Metabolic Svcs - RSFPP - Specialty Care 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 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 recruitment@RSFH.com. Welcome to the Roper St. Francis Healthcare career portal! If you’ve visited us previously, please note accounts created before December 18, 2023 are no longer active and a new account must be created. Thank you for your patience as we transition to a new system to enhance your candidate experience! Why choose Roper St. Francis Healthcare? Roper St. Francis Healthcare is lauded as one the best places to work in healthcare and here's why you should choose a career with us: We have a lot to be proud of We’re the first choice for healthcare among Lowcountry families. We’ve been trusted with our neighbors’ health and wellness for generations. And as our community grows, we continue to expand our services and open our arms to provide care to our friends and family members who need it most. We are vibrant and growing With 6,000 employees, we’re the Lowcountry’s second-largest private employer. We have nearly 1,000 doctors representing almost every medical specialty, and our 657-bed system consists of more than 100 facilities and services across five counties. In short, there is plenty of room for growth and ever-expanding job opportunities. We are committed to excellence Roper St. Francis Healthcare rewards exceptional performance and invests in supporting our staff. From nurses to technicians and administrative professionals, our employees share our commitment to putting patients first. We recruit and retain the most qualified workforce without regard to age, sex, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap or disability. We offer generous employee benefits Roper St. Francis Healthcare offers an excellent benefits package for our full-time employees. We offer several options for health plans, a generous retirement plan, and educational opportunities to further your career.
