Clinical Dietitian I

Parkland Health Center; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Relocation package

Growth and development opportunities

Supportive team culture

Full Time/Benefits eligible

Job summary

Parkland Health Center in Farmington, MO is seeking an entry‑level registered dietitian to join our interprofessional team. You will provide medical nutrition therapy, perform nutrition assessments, educate patients and coordinate discharge planning to support prevention and treatment of conditions.

This role offers a supportive culture, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package with sign‑on and relocation assistance for qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Dietetics or equivalent required.
• Registered Dietitian licensure preferred or required by state.
• Includes knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and care coordination.

Responsibilities

• Identifies nutrition-related problems, determines diagnosis and writes plan of care.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient understanding of nutrition plan.
• Reviews evidence to optimize nutrition interventions and outcomes.
• Educates patients and families on nutrition plans and behavior change.
• Optimizes workflow to maximize patient care and time management.
• Adheres to safety protocols as this is a safety-sensitive position.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Interprofessional collaboration

Patient education

Dietetics knowledge

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Additional Information About The Role

• Sign-On Bonus
• Relocation package (if requirements are met)
• Manageable schedule with minimal weekends and holidays
• Growth and development opportunities
• Supportive team culture
• Full Time/Benefits eligible

Whether you are looking for your first Clinical Dietitian position or an experienced Clinical Dietitian, Parkland Health Center is the place to be!

Overview

As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world‑class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors – Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francis County, Missouri – a full‑service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francis County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri.

In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical‑surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center. Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study.

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT); and conducts nutrition assessment, intervention, education, discharge planning, and care coordination to address prevention and treatment of one or more acute or chronic conditions or diseases. This is an entry level position. This dietitian is focused on meeting basic objectives.

Responsibilities

• Identifies nutrition related problems, determines nutrition diagnosis, prioritizes nutrition intervention and documents plan of care including writing diet orders and educating patient and families on nutrition plan of care.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient/client understanding of the nutrition support therapy prescription. Evaluates evidence that the nutrition intervention/plan of care is influencing a desirable change in the patient/client behavior or status.
• Reviews best available research/evidence and information for application to practice.
• Shares current, evidence‑based knowledge, information with patients/clients, colleagues, and the public and tailors to the customers needs.
• Identifies efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize patient/client care outcomes.
• BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree
• Experience: No Experience
• Supervisor Experience: No Experience

Licenses & Certifications

• Dietitian Lic for State Employed
• Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

2 years

Benefits And Legal Statement

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

Equal Opportunity Employer