Clinical Dietitian

Nutritioncare; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care for diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers; educate patients and families; and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining licensure and professional development.

Qualifications

• RDN with active licensure and CDR certification.
• Nutrition therapy experience in hospital or outpatient settings.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic preferred).
• Completion of accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Review histories and labs to develop nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers.
• Educate patients and families on disease-specific nutrition and self-management.
• Design and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in rounds and care conferences to advocate for nutrition needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and protocols.
• Mentor dietetic interns and new team members.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and competency.
• Uphold Mercy's mission and collaborative culture.

Skills

MNT planning

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Nutrition counseling

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory standards

Cultural competence

Quality improvement

Evidence appraisal

Education

RDN credential

State licensure

CDR certification

Dietetic internship

Tools

Epic

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. You will educate patients and families, support chronic disease management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Mercy offers a compassionate, diverse, and innovative culture with robust opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on community health across the Midwest.

Key responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized and outpatient patients, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Review medical histories, lab values, medications, and nutrition-focused physical findings to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and case managers as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on disease-specific nutrition, lifestyle changes, and self-management strategies in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Design, adjust, and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens in accordance with clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly within the electronic medical record system.
• Participate in patient care rounds, case conferences, and multidisciplinary huddles to advocate for nutrition-related needs.
• Contribute to department quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice updates.
• Support and mentor dietetic interns and new team members as appropriate.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure, certification, and clinical competency.
• Uphold Mercy's mission and values by providing compassionate, respectful care and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

Core competencies

• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) planning and implementation
• Clinical assessment (anthropometrics, lab interpretation, nutrition-focused physical exams)
• Care planning for acute, chronic, and complex conditions
• Nutrition counseling and motivational interviewing
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support knowledge
• Interdisciplinary care coordination and communication
• Documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Regulatory and accreditation standards familiarity (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS)
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Cultural competence and patient-centered communication
• Basic data tracking and quality improvement participation
• Evidence appraisal and application of current nutrition research

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Qualifications & Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Current state licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (where required)
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (preferred)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), e.g., Epic (preferred)