Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time - Mercy Jefferson

Mercy Hospital Springfield; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and support performance improvement initiatives.

The role includes identifying patients at nutrition risk, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision, training nutrition assistants and food service staff, and serving as nutrition expert in forums.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• RD licensure and LD license required or eligible; NPI within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and participate in Performance Improvement projects.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
• Identify nutrition risk in patients and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.

Skills

Collaboration

Evidence-based care

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Master's degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

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.

Position Details:

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.

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.