Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian, Full-Time/Days

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking an Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian to provide leadership in clinical nutrition and MNT across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role includes developing education, leading nutrition-focused initiatives, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team. Ideal candidates hold RD/LD licensure with board certification in clinical nutrition and bring 5+ years of healthcare dietetics experience.

Qualifications

• Must hold RD and LD licensure and be a registered dietitian with state license.
• 5 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or food service management.
• Preferred: 7–10+ years of clinical experience and strong Nutrition Care Process use.
• Board certification in clinical nutrition is preferred.
• Strong presentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Lead Performance Improvement projects.
• Serve as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, huddles, rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Develop clinical in-services as subject matter expert in nutrition for providers and team.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services across patient units.
• Ensure alignment with Mercy mission, values and service standards.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition & Dietetics

Master's in Dietetics or related field

Board Certification in clinical nutrition

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

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.

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.