Clinical Dietitian, PRN

CareerArc; Sunset Hills (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Paid time off

Tuition support

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Mercy in Sunset Hills, MO seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient services. You will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), and participate in performance improvement initiatives.

You will also train dietetic interns and staff, contributing to continuous educational efforts. The role emphasizes patient-centered care, clinical nutrition expertise, and efficient task management within Mercy's

Qualifications

• Bachelor's level degree in nutrition and dietetics is required; Master's preferred.
• 0–3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics or healthcare food service.
• RD and LD licensure must be current; registry-eligible candidates must obtain license within 6 months; credentialing and NPI within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition care across inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure standard operations and evidence-based practice.
• Participate in Performance Improvement projects and clinical task forces.
• Serve as nutrition expert in rounds, meetings, and in-services for staff.
• Educate nutrition assistants and train food-service staff on dietetics principles.

Skills

RD licensure

LD licensure

Nutrition diagnosis expertise

Advanced clinical communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field

Tools

PowerPoint

Word

Email

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.

Position Details:

• Education: 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.