Acute Care Dietitian: Impactful Clinical Nutrition Lead

University of Missouri Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement with 100% match up to 8%

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services and programs

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and collaborate with medical staff to improve outcomes.

We're looking for an attentive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, a passion for patient education, and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Dietitian licensure from Missouri board.
• RD or RDN certification by CDR.
• Master's degree or 5 years inpatient clinical dietitian experience.
• Advanced certifications within five years (see list in ad).

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments and diagnoses per care standards.
• Individualize nutrition interventions and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and trainees; share knowledge with peers.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff during rounds and care planning.
• Support nutrition service planning, policies, and staff training.
• Collect performance data and drive improvement actions.

Skills

Dietitian licensure

Registered Dietitian (RD) / RDN

Interdisciplinary communication

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Missouri Dietitian licensure

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDN by CDR

Advanced certifications (CNSC, CSR, CSP, CSPCC, CSO, RDN-AP, CDCES)

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and collaborate with medical staff to improve outcomes.

We're looking for an attentive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, a passion for patient education, and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.