Clinical Dietitian, Acute Care

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 64,000 - 104,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement with 100% match up to 8%

Tuition assistance

Discounts on services and programs

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join the Clinical Nutrition team at University Hospital in Columbia, MO. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and collaborate with medical staff to improve outcomes.

We're looking for an attentive, detail-oriented professional with strong communication skills, a passion for patient education, and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Qualifications

• Dietitian licensure from Missouri board.
• RD or RDN certification by CDR.
• Master's degree or 5 years inpatient clinical dietitian experience.
• Advanced certifications within five years (see list in ad).

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition assessments and diagnoses per care standards.
• Individualize nutrition interventions and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and trainees; share knowledge with peers.
• Collaborate with nursing, medical staff during rounds and care planning.
• Support nutrition service planning, policies, and staff training.
• Collect performance data and drive improvement actions.

Skills

Dietitian licensure

Registered Dietitian (RD) / RDN

Interdisciplinary communication

Nutrition assessment

Patient education

Education

Master's degree in Nutrition or related field

Missouri Dietitian licensure

Registered Dietitian (RD) or RDN by CDR

Advanced certifications (CNSC, CSR, CSP, CSPCC, CSO, RDN-AP, CDCES)

Job description

Shift: Monday-Friday, Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Department: Clinical Nutrition

Facility: University Hospital - 1 Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO

Compensation: Base Pay Range: $63,772.80 - $104,020.80/per year, based on experience

About the Job

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Dietitian to join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient health. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to use their expertise in nutrition to provide personalized care. We're seeking someone with excellent communication skills, who can engage with medical teams and deliver exceptional patient education. If you're detail-oriented, proactive in solving problems, and committed to continuous learning and professional development, this role is for you. Join MU Health Care and be a key player in advancing our nutrition services while enhancing the lives of our patients.

About MU Health Care

MU Health Care is proud to be named one of Forbes' Best-in-State Employers seven years in a row, and that's largely a result of the incredible culture and team we've built. At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. Here, we believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to seven hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital, as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

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Employee Benefits

• Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including ten holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

Detailed Job Description

• Provide patient care by conducting nutrition assessments on patients or clients according to standards of care, policies, and protocol. Accurately make nutrition diagnoses when appropriate, supported by assessment data. Individualize nutrition interventions for each patient or client. Consistently monitor patient or client progress toward goals. Prioritize care to provide cross-coverage for other inpatient units as assigned.
• Provide ongoing nutrition education. This includes education for dietetic students and interns, assessment of educational needs, provision of nutrition counseling for inpatients, and development and revision of patient education materials. Share information learned from educational meetings and webinars with peers.
• Effectively communicate with nursing, medical, and other hospital staff to ensure high-quality nutritional care for patients or clients. Regularly attend interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences for effective communication with appropriate team members. Act as a resource to medical staff and allied health personnel on nutrition issues.
• Facilitate clinical nutrition business practices by assigning and directing the workload of dietitians and diet technicians during weeks on call. Assist in achieving compliance with regulatory standards. Identify opportunities to increase awareness of nutrition services. Participate in planning and developing nutrition-related policies, procedures, processes, protocols, and goals. Participate in the orientation of new clinical nutrition staff and the ongoing training of dietitians and diet technicians in areas of expertise.
• Identify and collect performance improvement data, monitor outcomes, and initiate corrective actions. Keep the manager informed about issues and problems impacting the work area. Assist in determining solutions and highlight positive actions or behaviors.
• Keep professional development current with nutrition care expertise to ensure evidence-based practice for patients or clients, staff, students, and the community.
• May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

Required Qualifications

• Dietitian licensure from the Missouri Committee of Dietitians board.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Masters degree or five (5) years of inpatient clinical dietitian experience.
• Advanced level certification in area of coverage within five (5) years as a condition of continued employment in this job classification:
  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) by NBNSC
  • Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) by CDR
  • Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) by CDR
  • Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC) by CDR
  • Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) by CDR
  • Advanced Practice Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP or RD-AP) by CDR
  • Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by CBDCE

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree.
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.