Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

MHM Support Services; Carthage (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care within designated areas and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role includes engaging in Performance Improvement projects and serving as a nutrition expert in various clinical forums.

The Dietitian will assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff, identify at-risk patients, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under guidance from experienced clinicians or

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• Current RD registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and state licensure.
• Registration/licensure must be completed within six months of hire.
• NPI must be completed within six months of hire or after registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care in assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support patient care.
• Engage in Performance Improvement projects and act as a nutrition expert in forums.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Master's degree in dietetics

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care within designated areas and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role includes engaging in Performance Improvement projects and serving as a nutrition expert in various clinical forums.

The Dietitian will assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff, identify at-risk patients, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under guidance from experienced clinicians or