Clinical Dietitian: Elevate Patient Nutrition & Care

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy and participate in a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and ongoing education for dietitians, interns, and food service staff. A strong foundation in nutrition diagnosis and patient communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics is required.
• Master's degree in Dietetics or related field is preferred.
• 0–3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or dietary service is required.
• 1–3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or healthcare food service is preferred.
• RD and LD status must be current; registry eligibility must be completed within 6 months; credentialing and NPI within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) and clinical care across patient units.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to meet regulatory compliance.
• Lead or participate in performance improvement projects and education for staff.
• Assist with nutrition education, training of dietitians and interns, and menu planning adjustments.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Communication skills

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's degree in Dietetics or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy and participate in a multidisciplinary team across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, performance improvement, and ongoing education for dietitians, interns, and food service staff. A strong foundation in nutrition diagnosis and patient communication is essential.