Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian: Nutrition Leadership

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

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.