Clinical Dietitian - PRN - Mercy Hospital Jefferson

LeadingAge Missouri; Festus (MO); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 96.000; A tiempo parcial

Descripción de la vacante

Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO seeks a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and drive performance improvement projects. You will identify nutrition risk, deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision, and help train nutrition assistants and food service staff.

This role emphasizes regulatory compliance and active participation in nutrition forums, with opportunities to contribute to patient care

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics is required.
• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.
• LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license is required.
• Registration eligible candidates with provisional license must complete registration within six months of hire.

Responsabilidades

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
• Engage in Performance Improvement projects and nutrition-focused forums.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

Masters degree in dietetics or related field

Descripción del empleo

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 - Dietitian Services

1400 US Highway 61,

Festus, MO 63028

Hours/Schedule:

PRN(As Needed)

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:

• Masters 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.