Registered Dietitian

About the role

Full-time opportunity (32-40 hrs/wk) at Mercy Health Regional Medical Center-Lorain, providing nutritional assessments and interventions using evidence-based practices for both inpatient and outpatient care.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and provide interventions for patients.
• Provide education to patients, families, nursing, food service, and other facility staff on nutritional needs.
• Document assessment of patients with nutritional goals and interventions in the medical record.
• Communicate with physicians and clinical staff on patients’ nutritional status.
• Manage physician orders for therapeutic diets and supplements.
• Attend patient rounds and maintain clinical nutrition policies to support regulatory compliance.

Skills

• Interpersonal Skills: Ability to interact with individuals of all backgrounds.
• Communication: Effective written, spoken, and non-verbal communication.
• Customer Service: Service-oriented mentality with a focus on exceeding expectations.
• Professionalism: Maintain a positive and professional demeanor.
• Proactivity: Self-motivated with the ability to effectively prioritize projects and needs.
• Team Player: Willingness to provide support where needed to achieve outcomes.
• Business Ethics: Demonstrate integrity, respect, and discretion in all business dealings.
• Organization: Attention to detail and ability to effectively manage tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian with Commission of Dietetic Registration and licensed dietitian as required per state regulations.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards.
• Computer experience with word processing, spreadsheets, and various software.

Pay

Starting rate $30/hr (negotiable based on experience).

Benefits

• Reimbursement of CDR and state licensure with up to 18 FREE CEUs annually.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Career development and ongoing training.

About the employer

HHS is a private, family-owned business dedicated to caring for its team members and providing honest, quality-driven customer service. Founded in 1975 as Hospital Housekeeping Systems, today HHS provides services including housekeeping, food, and facility management to nearly 1,000 customers across six industries. The company supports and encourages growth from within and fosters a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment.