Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Co; Crystal City (MO); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 54.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans with employer match

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care within a multidisciplinary team. You will engage in Performance Improvement projects, act as a nutrition expert, and help train nutrition assistants and food service staff.

You will identify nutrition risk in patients and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy under guidance from experienced clinicians, ensuring regulatory compliance and high-quality care.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics is required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential required or in process with state licensure.
• NPI credentialing must be completed within six months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
• Lead or participate in Performance Improvement projects related to nutrition care.
• Serve as a nutrition expert in clinical forums and training sessions.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.

Conocimientos

Clinical dietetics

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Team collaboration

Performance Improvement

Educación

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Descripción del empleo

Find your calling at Mercy!

The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They actively engage in Performance Improvement projects, serve as a nutrition expert in various forums, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff. Additionally, they identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services under the guidance of experienced clinicians or management.

Location:

Mercy Hospital Jefferson

1400 US Highway 61,

Festus, MO 63028

Hours/Schedule:

Part-Time

Days

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Licensure:

• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license if allowed in state of practice
• Registration eligible candidates in states that allow a provisional license prior to registration, must complete registration requirements within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Master's degree in dietetics or related field

Experience:

• 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics of healthcare food services

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

• medical, dental, and vision coverage
• paid time off
• tuition support
• matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.