Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian, Full-Time/Days

MHM Support Services; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy St. Louis – Dietitian Services is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and clinical leadership across patient care areas. This role leads education, team huddles, rounds, and evidence-based practice to meet standards and patient care goals.

The candidate will provide expert nutrition care with minimal supervision, support regulatory compliance, and contribute to interdepartmental collaboration within Mercy Health System.

Qualifications

• Required: 5 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or food service management.
• Preferred: 7-10+ years of clinical experience with Nutrition Care Process.
• RD and LD licensure; current Registered Dietitian with State of Practice License.

Responsibilities

• Lead clinical nutrition practice and MNT services across units.
• Develops clinical education and training for staff, interns, and providers.
• Lead Performance Improvement projects and multidisciplinary rounds.

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Master's degree in dietetics or related field

Additional Board Certification in clinical nutrition

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

EMR systems

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.

Transforming the Health of Our Communities

Our Mercy health system was founded by the Sisters of Mercy in 1986. But our heritage goes back more than 195 years. It began with an Irish woman named Catherine McAuley, who was determined to help women and children in Dublin experiencing poverty. Though Catherine had a modest upbringing, she received an unexpected inheritance that allowed her to fulfill that dream. In 1827, she opened the first House of Mercy in Dublin, intending to teach skills to women and educate children. Many volunteers came to help. A few years later, Catherine founded the Sisters of Mercy, one of the first religious orders whose Sisters were free to walk among the poor and visit them in their homes. In 1843, the Sisters of Mercy came to the United States. In 1856, they traveled to St. Louis. In the years to come, they would establish hospitals throughout the Midwest. Many of these would join together in 1986 as Mercy.

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