Clinical Dietitian III

Barnes-Jewish Hospital; St. Louis (MO); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 100 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Paid time off

Résumé du poste

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to deliver medical nutrition therapy within an interprofessional team. The role emphasizes patient care for complex metabolic conditions and requires licensure, a bachelor’s degree, and RD credentials.

The position collaborates across clinical nutrition services, supports guideline development, and may include mentorship.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• 5-10 years experience in nutrition/home therapy.
• Registered Dietitian with state licensure.
• Masters degree preferred; licensure preferred.

Responsabilités

• Includes responsibilities of RD I and II plus evaluates medications that may affect nutrition status.
• Integrates interdisciplinary input to refine prescribed nutrition intervention and plan of care.
• Analyzes outcomes to assess effectiveness of nutrition intervention.
• Generates and revises guidelines based on best available evidence.
• Mentors others to advance specific skills in nutrition care.
• Ensures safety-sensitive position requirements are met.

Connaissances

Interprofessional collaboration

Medical nutrition therapy

Research literacy

Formation

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Registered Dietitian

Dietitian Lic for State Employed

Description du poste

Additional Information About The Role

• PRN (as needed)
• Non-benefits elgible

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.

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

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• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, 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

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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