Clinical Dietitian: Transform Patient Nutrition Care

Nutritioncare; Festus (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care for diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers; educate patients and families; and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining licensure and professional development.

Qualifications

• RDN with active licensure and CDR certification.
• Nutrition therapy experience in hospital or outpatient settings.
• Familiarity with EMR systems (Epic preferred).
• Completion of accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized and outpatient patients.
• Review histories and labs to develop nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers.
• Educate patients and families on disease-specific nutrition and self-management.
• Design and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens.
• Document assessments and outcomes in the EMR.
• Participate in rounds and care conferences to advocate for nutrition needs.
• Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and protocols.
• Mentor dietetic interns and new team members.
• Engage in continuing education to maintain licensure and competency.
• Uphold Mercy's mission and collaborative culture.

Skills

MNT planning

Clinical assessment

Care coordination

Nutrition counseling

Enteral nutrition

Parenteral nutrition

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Regulatory standards

Cultural competence

Quality improvement

Evidence appraisal

Education

RDN credential

State licensure

CDR certification

Dietetic internship

Tools

Epic

Job description

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy across inpatient and outpatient settings. You will assess, plan, implement, and monitor nutrition care for diverse patient populations.

You will collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and case managers; educate patients and families; and contribute to quality improvement initiatives while maintaining licensure and professional development.