Registered Dietician - Bariatric - Ascension Health

Details

• Specialty: Bariatric Registered Dietitian
• Schedule: FT, Generally Monday-Friday, Day Shift
• Call Schedule: N/A
• Practice Detail: Join our elite team of bariatric surgeons, nurses, and mental health professionals.
• EMR System: eCW, Athena, Meditch
• Facility: Ascension Saint Agnes Bariatric Surgery
• Location: Catonsville
• Visa Eligibility: N/A

Benefits

Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community

*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.

Responsibilities

Ascension Saint Agnes is looking for a Bariatric Registered Dietitian to work with our bariatric team of surgeons, nurses, and mental health professionals.

Responsibilities:

• Assesses nutritional and health status of bariatric surgery patients, pre- and post-surgery.
• Develops customized nutrition care plans that support weight loss goals and optimal health.
• Collaborates with bariatric program team including surgeons, nurses, and mental health professionals to ensure coordination throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops patient education materials and classes. Provides education to patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.
• Provides individual and group nutrition counseling to bariatric surgery patients.
• Faciliatates support groups.
• Monitors effectiveness of nutritional regimen, provides medical nutrition therapy, and evaluates effectiveness of treatments.
• Participates in marketing and community education activities to promote the Bariatric Program.

Requirements

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• Dietitian/Nutritionist credentialed from the Maryland Board of Dietetic Practice obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Educator specializing in Diabetes Management credentialed from the National Certification Board for Diabetes Educators (NCBDE) preferred.

Education:

• High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
  degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Additional Preferences

Additional Requirements:

Bachelors degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or related field

Registration by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Commission on Dietetics Registration

Current licensure in the state of Maryland as a Dietition/Nutritionist

Prior completion of a specialty fellowship program or active specialty certification: CNSC, CDCES, CSR, CSP, CSO, IBCLC

Maintenance of 30 CEUs/2 years (20 CEU in a specialty area every two years)

Preferences:

Bilingual proficiency in Spanish preferred

Experience with bariatric patients preferred but willing to train the right candidate

Why Join Our Team

Ascension Saint Agnes in Baltimore, Maryland operates a full-service, 254-bed teaching hospital, the Ascension Saint Agnes Medical Group, Ascension Saint Agnes Imaging Center and Ascension Saint Agnes Foundation. As an associate, you will be a part of a team that is committed to providing a place of respect and inclusion for all associates, as well as a rich learning environment with countless opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.

As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.

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This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.