Clinical Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy & Care Team (PRN)

LeadingAge Missouri

Festus (MO)

On-site

USD 55,000 - 96,000

Part time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance improvement projects. You will identify nutrition risk, deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision, and help train nutrition assistants and food service staff.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and active participation in nutrition forums, with opportunities to contribute to patient care

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics is required.
RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license is required.
Registration eligible candidates with provisional license must complete registration within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.
Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
Engage in Performance Improvement projects and nutrition-focused forums.