Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Mercy; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy in inpatient and outpatient settings.

You’ll assess nutrition risk, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and participate in performance improvement while guiding diet education for patients and staff. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics and active RD/LD licensure with NPI eligibility within six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics is required.
• RD and LD licensure must be current.
• Registration eligibility and NPI must be achieved within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) for inpatients and outpatients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team to meet regulatory standards.
• Participate in performance improvement and staff training.

Skills

RD credentials

LD license

Clinical dietetics

Team-based care

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

Tools

Office software

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based practice skills, education and experience for clinical care and responsibilities including: Assigned clinical and patient care area of responsibility; clinical collaboration within multidisciplinary team including responsibility for standard operations and evidence-based medicine to meet regulatory compliance. Active participation in Performance Improvement projects, serves as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. Participates in In-Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training including makes appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for modified patient menus. Participates in ongoing education and training of competencies for self, new hires, and dietetic interns. Manages multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effective patient care. Additionally, Clinical Dietitian is responsible and performs duties with direction from experienced clinician and/or management, for all patient units or service areas, in-patients or out-patients, to assure appropriate identification of patients who are at nutrition risk and to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services. The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based practice skills, education and experience for clinical care and responsibilities including: Assigned clinical and patient care area of responsibility; clinical collaboration within multidisciplinary team including responsibility for standard operations and evidence-based medicine to meet regulatory compliance. Active participation in Performance Improvement projects, serves as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. Participates in In-Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training including makes appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for modified patient menus. Participates in ongoing education and training of competencies for self, new hires, and dietetic interns. Manages multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effective patient care. Additionally, Clinical Dietitian is responsible and performs duties with direction from experienced clinician and/or management, for all patient units or service areas, in-patients or out-patients, to assure appropriate identification of patients who are at nutrition risk and to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services. The Clinical Dietitian assures that the Mercy Mission, Mercy Values, Service Standards, confidentiality, policies and procedures of the department and Health Center are followed. This responsibility includes the appropriate utilization of the Health Center's resources to optimize patient care. Performs any assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.

Position Details

Mercy Hospital St. Louis - DIETARY REHAB

14561 N Outer 40 Rd

Chesterfield, MO 63017

Shift: Days/ Flexible

Education

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 the state of practice
• Registration eligible candidates in states that allow a provisional license before 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

• Experience: 1-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition and Dietetics.
• Certifications: Both RD and LD status must remain effective and in current status.
• Other: Basic computer and office equipment skills.

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.

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