Clinical Dietitian - Part-Time - Mercy Jefferson

ADCES Connect; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Assistance

Matched Retirement Plan

Job summary

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO is seeking a part-time Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and ensuring regulatory compliance.

You will engage in Performance Improvement projects, identify patients at nutrition risk, deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics required.
• RD licensure and state license (LD) as applicable.
• Registration by CDR or eligibility with timely completion.
• Credentialing and NPI completed within six months.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care as part of the dietetics team.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to plan patient care.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
• Participate in Performance Improvement projects and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Team collaboration

Evidence-based practice

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.