Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Mercy; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plans

Job summary

A healthcare provider in St. Louis is seeking a Clinical Dietitian. The role involves providing evidence-based clinical nutrition care, collaborating with teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics, an RD registration, and a passion for helping patients. Outstanding benefits include health coverage and tuition support.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or healthcare food services.
• Current RD (Registered Dietitian) registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Current LD (Licensed Dietitian) practice license for the state.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care.
• Engage in performance improvement projects.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide medical nutrition therapy.

Skills

Clinical nutrition care

Collaboration with multidisciplinary teams

Performance improvement

Medical nutrition therapy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

Master’s degree in dietetics or related field

Job description

Clinical Dietitian - PRN

Overview: 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

Title: Clinical Dietitian

Location

Merry Hospital South, 10010 Kennerly Rd. St. Louis, MO 63128

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics
• Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in dietetics or related field
• Experience: 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics of healthcare food services

Licensure and Credentialing

• 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.

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.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care