Clinical Dietitian: Medical Nutrition Therapy Expert

Mercy; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to apply evidence-based practice in clinical care across inpatient and outpatient services in Sunset Hills, MO. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, address nutrition risk, and contribute to performance improvement efforts to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a RD credential and state licensure; 0-3 years of healthcare dietetics experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics required.
• Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field preferred.
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or healthcare food service.
• Registered Dietitian with valid state license; registry eligibility or eligibility within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition care and MNT across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and multidisciplinary rounds.
• Serve as nutrition expert in task forces and education for staff and dietetic interns.
• Support training for dietetic interns and food service staff while ensuring quality patient care.

Skills

Computer skills

Word & Email

PowerPoint proficiency

Communication skills

Nutrition diagnosis

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics (preferred)

Tools

Word

Email

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to apply evidence-based practice in clinical care across inpatient and outpatient services in Sunset Hills, MO. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, address nutrition risk, and contribute to performance improvement efforts to optimize patient outcomes.

Qualified candidates will have a RD credential and state licensure; 0-3 years of healthcare dietetics experience is preferred.