Clinical Dietitian, PRN

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans (matched)

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Hospital St. Louis Critical Care Medicine Fellowship is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care and MNT across patient care areas.

You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, support patient safety, participate in rounds, and contribute to training dietetic interns and staff. The role emphasizes education, competency training, and adherence to Mercy Service Standards, with opportunities to engage in performance improvement projects and ongoing

Qualifications

• Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Required: RD and LD status must remain active and current.
• Registry eligible candidates must complete registry requirements within the first six months of employment.
• Credentialing and NPI must be completed within 6 months of hire.
• 0–3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition care and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and participate in rounds and meetings.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and training of dietetic interns.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and adherence to Mercy Service Standards.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service with diet competency training.

Skills

Computer skills

PowerPoint

Communication skills

Etiology assessment

Critical thinking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's in Dietetics or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Email

Job description

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 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.

Education

Position Details:

Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.

Preferred: Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field.

Experience

Required: 0-3 years of Healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service setting.

Preferred: 1-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service

Certification/Registration

Required: Both RD and LD status must remain effective and in current status. Current Registered Dietitian with State of Practice License or must be Registry eligible to obtain State of Practice License. Registry eligible candidates must complete registry requirements within the first six months of employment. Credentialing and NPI must also be completed within 6 months of hire.

Other Skills & Knowledge

Basic computer and office equipment skills.

Basic skills in software programs including Word, E-mail

Advanced presentations skills in PowerPoint or equivalent.

Advanced communicate skills in effectively communicating to patients, guests and co-workers.

Expert-level ability to utilize the full etiology assessment of the nutrition diagnosis

Expert-level critical thinking and clinical 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.