Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian, Full-Time/Days

Society for Nutrition Education and Behavior; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis Dietitian Services seeks an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian to lead clinical nutrition and MNT delivery across patient units.

You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, develop in-services, and drive performance improvement initiatives to improve patient outcomes. Ideal candidates hold RD and LD licensure, with 5+ years in healthcare dietetics; Master’s degree and board certification in nutrition are preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold RD licensure and LD licensure.
• Five years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or related fields.
• Preferred: Master's degree and advanced certifications in nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical nutrition services and Medical Nutrition Therapy provision.
• Serve as nutrition expert in multidisciplinary teams and rounds.
• Develop and deliver ongoing education and training for staff.
• Lead Performance Improvement projects and clinical initiatives.
• Ensure alignment with Mercy mission, standards and policies.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

RD licensure

LD licensure

Master's in Dietetics (preferred)

Board Certification in Clinical Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Word

Email

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian uses advanced practice skills, education and experience for clinical leadership and responsibilities including: Assigned clinical and patient care area of responsibility; clinical collaboration within multidisciplinary team including responsibility for standard operations and evidence-based medicine to meet regulatory compliance.
This position may or may not lead people according to the eligible pathway assigned. Leads Performance Improvement projects, serves as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. Leads the development of the clinical in-services as the subject matter expert of clinical nutrition for the providers, clinical dietitians, interdisciplinary health care team, dietetic interns, nutrition assistants. Develops and conducts ongoing education and training of competencies for self, clinical dietitian team, interdisciplinary team, providers, new hires, and dietetic interns. Self-directed, manages multiple tasks efficient with appropriate prioritization and critical thinking skills to prioritize effective patient care. Additionally, Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian is responsible and performs duties with little to no supervision, for all patient units or service areas, in-patients or out-patients, to assure appropriate identification of patients who are at nutrition risk and to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services.
The Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian assures that the Mercy Mission, Mercy Values, Service Standards, confidentiality, policies and procedures of the department and Health Center are followed. This responsibility includes the appropriate utilization of the Health Center's resources to optimize patient care. Performs any assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details:

Mercy St. Louis- Dietitian Services

615 S New Ballas Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63141

Education:
Required: May have a bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics, a master's degree in Dietetics or a related field, and/or Additional Board Certification in a specialty area and/or advanced certification in clinical nutrition or may have a bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics when serving in a management lead role.
Preferred: Master's with Additional Board Certification in a specialty area and/or advanced certification in clinical nutrition resulting in credentialing by an authorized body.
Experience:
Required: 5 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or food service management
Preferred: 7-10+ years of clinical experience and strong utilization of the Nutrition Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical exams.
Certification/Registration:
Required: Both RD and LD licensure. Current Registered Dietitian with State of Practice License. Credentialing and NPI can be completed within the first six months of hire.
Other Skills & Knowledge: Basic computer and office equipment skills. Basic skills in software programs including Word and email
Advanced presentation skills in PowerPoint or equivalent.
Advanced communication skills in effectively communicating to patients, guests, and co-workers.
Expert-level ability to utilize the full etiology assessment of the nutrition diagnosis
Expert-level critical thinking and clinical skills.

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.