Diet Technician - Mercy Health St. Vincent - PRN

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Toledo
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthScreens/prescreens patients for existing and/or potential nutritional problems.Assesses nutritional needs, develops, implements, and documents care plan with oversight by a Registered Dietitian.Provides diet education and nutrition information to adult and geriatric patients and their family members.Maintains computerized patient data base.EDUCATION:Associate degree in Dietetic Technology is required.Registered as a Dietetic Technician from the American DieteticAssociation, commission on Dietetic Registration is required.Interpersonal skills to effectively interact with department medical staff, patient, and families.Analytical ability to gather information regarding patients' conditions, nutrient intake and needs is required.Ability to communicate, both orally and written.Computer knowledge and work experience desirable.Hospital dietetic experience desirable.Must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his/her assigned unit.Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles or growth and development over the life span.Possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status.Interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.**This is a PRN Position**Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.We'll also reward your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify.
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much moreScheduled Weekly Hours:0.01Work Shift:OtherDepartment:Food and Nutrition - St. Vincent - DietaryAll 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'd 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 recruitment@mercy.com. 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@mercy.com

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