Clinical Dietitian II (E)

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health care provider in Missouri is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join its interprofessional team. This role includes responsibilities in patient care and nutrition therapy, contributing significantly to patient health and wellbeing while collaborating closely with the medical team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant Bachelor's degree and experience in clinical settings. A Master's degree is preferred, highlighting the organization's commitment to enhanced patient care and staff development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance paid for by BJC

Pension Plan/403(b) Plan funded by BJC

401(k) plan with BJC match

Tuition Assistance available

Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time

Adoption assistance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition or related field required.
• Master's Degree preferred but not mandatory if hired before 1/1/24.
• 2-10 years of experience in related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to patients.
• Evaluate patient ability to adhere to nutrition plans.
• Involve in clinical decision-making and research application.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Clinical Decision Making

Patient Care

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

• Day Shift
• Monday - Friday - no weekends
• Location - South County Siteman Cancer Center

Additional Preferred Requirements

• Preferred Requirements

  Education

  • Master's Degree

  Experience

  • 5-10 years

  Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience

Overview

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient, Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus.¿ This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services, Queeny Tower Restaurant, three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars.¿ It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors and employees with excellent customer service.¿ Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process.¿ Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.

Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This position maintains high level of involvement and visibility in patient care areas. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD , CSO, CSG , CSR, Weight Management; Adult, Ped, Adolescent. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.

Responsibilities

Includes responsibilities of RD I plus assesses the needs for additional testing, evaluates additional sites for nutrition support and anticipates potential complications.

Includes responsibilities of RD I plus determines whether barriers to understanding are present and impacting the patient?s/caregiver?s compliance with the nutrition intervention/plan of care. Evaluates patient?s ability to adhere to the plan of care during health care treatment.

Assimilates new research outcomes and translates results into practice. Identifies key questions in clinical decision making, extracts research, and adjusts practice based on strength of this evidence.

Evaluates best available research/evidence in conjunction with other health care professionals to individualized patient/ client care.

Proposes changes to workflow patterns to improve organizational efficiency and 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

Bachelor's Degree

Experience

2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

Dietitn Lic for State Employed

Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

5-10 years

Supervisor Experience

No Experience

Benefits and Legal Statement

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 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

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer