Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)

St. Luke's Hospital; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day one benefits package

Pension Plan & 401K

Competitive compensation

FSA & HSA options

PTO programs available

Education Assistance

Job summary

St. Luke’s Hospital in Missouri seeks a Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) to lead acute nutrition therapy, perform comprehensive assessments, and tailor nutrition plans.

You will collaborate with physicians and the healthcare team to improve patient outcomes and reduce length of stay. This role requires a Master’s Degree or at least two years of clinical experience, Missouri licensure, and CNSC certification within one year of hire.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or minimum 2 years of Clinical Experience.
• Current Missouri licensure, Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and membership with the Academy or ASPEN within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Direct acute nutrition therapy by performing comprehensive nutrition assessments and determining nutrition diagnoses.
• Write orders for nutrition therapy and monitor medical status to adjust interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and health care team to ensure appropriate nutrition therapy and improved patient outcomes.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

CNSC certification

Patient care

Education

Master’s Degree or 2 years clinical experience

Job description

We are dedicated to providing exceptional care to every patient, every time. St. Luke’s Hospital is a value-driven award-winning health system that has been nationally recognized for its unmatched service and quality of patient care. Using talents and resources responsibly, we provide high quality, safe care with compassion, professional excellence, and respect for each other and those we serve. Committed to values of human dignity, compassion, justice, excellence, and stewardship St. Luke’s Hospital for over a decade has been recognized for “Outstanding Patient Experience” by HealthGrades.

Position Summary

The Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) directs acute nutrition therapy by: performing a comprehensive nutrition assessment, determining nutrition diagnosis, writing orders for appropriate nutrition therapy and monitoring medical status to adjust interventions. The CNSC directs therapy to achieve positive patient outcomes of maximal nutrition status, reduced length of stay and reduced readmissions. The CNSC practices within their scope of practice at an advanced level. Order writing privileges granted by the hospital medical staff and the hospital board as well as collaboration with physicians and other health care team members ensures the provision of appropriate acute nutrition therapy to patients. These privileges include initiating, changing and discontinuing enteral and parenteral nutrition, supplements, diet orders, and education to treat disease states. Responsible for promoting teamwork with all members of the healthcare team. Performs duties in a manner consistent with St. Luke’s mission and values.

Education, Experience, & Licensing Requirements

Education: Master’s Degree or minimum 2 years of Clinical Experience.

Licensure: Current licensure in the state of Missouri, Registered with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Certified Nutrition Support Clinician, and Membership with the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics or American Society of Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition is required within one year of hire.

Benefits for a Better You

• Day one benefits package
• Pension Plan & 401K
• Competitive compensation
• FSA & HSA options
• PTO programs available
• Education Assistance

Why You Belong Here

You matter. We could not achieve our mission daily without the hands of our team. Our culture and compassion for our patients and team is a distinct reflection of our dynamic workforce. Each team member is focused on being part of something much bigger than themselves. Join our St. Luke’s family to be a part of making life better for our patients, their families, and one another.