Clinical Dietitian III

BJC HealthCare; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis Children's Hospital seeks a Clinical Dietitian III to provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy in a top-ranked pediatric facility. The role requires expertise in nutrition support, collaboration with interdisciplinary teams, and mentorship of colleagues. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree with 5-10 years of experience.

Benefits

401(k) Plan with BJC match

Pension Plan funded by BJC

Tuition Assistance

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Paid Time Off benefit

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a focus on medical nutrition therapy.
• Experience of 5-10 years preferred.
• Licenses in Dietitian for State Employment required.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and integrate medications affecting nutrition status.
• Refine nutrition plans based on interdisciplinary input.
• Generate protocols based on best available research.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Nutrition Support Therapy

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

Additional Information About the Role

Are you an experienced Dietitian looking for a new opportunity? St. Louis Children's Hospital has a Clinical Dietitian III open. BJC has great benefits including a 401K and Pension plan.

Overview

St. Louis Children’s Hospital is dedicated to improving the health and lives of children. As one of the top-ranked children’s hospitals in the country, St. Louis Children’s provides care in more than 50 specialty areas through a dedicated team of physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers. Along with inpatient and outpatient medical care, the hospital offers education, wellness and injury-prevention programs to fulfill its mission to “do what’s right for kids.”

Providing comprehensive, high-quality care and serving as an advocate for children has been St. Louis Children’s commitment since its inception in 1879. Today, the hospital serves patients and families across a 300-mile service area, and has seen patients from all 50 states and more than 80 countries.

St. Louis Children’s consistently ranks among America’s Best Children’s Hospitals by U.S.News & World Report in all surveyed categories. In 2021, St. Louis Children’s was one of eight children’s hospitals to rank in the top 25 of all 10 specialties. The hospital’s academic and physician partner, Washington University School of Medicine, is one of the top-ranked medical schools in the United States. Since 2005, St. Louis Children’s has been designated as a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).

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 complex/multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This role possesses refined expertise and is highly proficient in his/her specialty. This dietitian not only integrates standards into daily practice but also serves as a role model to his/her colleagues. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP, CNSC, CDCES, CCTD , CSO, CSG , CSR, Weight Management. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.

Responsibilities

Includes responsibilities of RD I and II plus considers and evaluates medications that may alter nutrition status and evaluates outcomes of those receiving nutrition support therapy. May place Small Bowel Feeding Tubes when trained.

Includes responsibilities of RD I and II plus integrates interdisciplinary input and refines prescribed nutrition intervention/plan of care, analyzes outcome measures to assess overall effectiveness of nutrition intervention/plan of care.

Integrates into practice knowledge of the research associated with the science, physiology, and pathophysiology of complex disease processes, and utilizes this knowledge when recommending and providing nutrition support therapy.

Generates and revises guidelines/protocols based on best available research/evidence. Mentors individuals in advancing a specific skill set.

Analyzes and reports nutrition support therapy utilization and related costs; modifies organization/departmental practices based on results in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

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

5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications

Dietitn Lic for State Employed

Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

Education

Master's Degree

Experience

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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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