Dietitian

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Cafeteria plan

Deferred compensation

MOSERS Retirement

Paid holidays

Annual leave & sick leave

Job summary

This position, with the Missouri Department of Mental Health, provides licensed medical nutrition therapy and independent nutrition assessments to develop individualized care plans. It includes treatment planning, follow-up, and thorough documentation as part of nutrition care.

Responsibilities include counseling on nutrition goals, education for individuals and groups, and collaboration with dietary staff on diet orders and special needs.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the principles and practice of dietetics and nutrition.
• Ability to complete nutritional assessments and interpret doctors’ orders.
• Experience in interdisciplinary care and documentation of care plans.

Responsibilities

• Complete nutritional assessments and formulate individualized care plans.
• Provide individual and group nutrition education to patients.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and care planning.
• Communicate diet orders and dietary needs; participate in on-call rotation.
• Assist with CMS and Joint Commission compliance and documentation.

Skills

Dietetics knowledge

Nutritional assessment

Dietary orders interpretation

Interdisciplinary care participation

Education

Dietitian licensure

Job description

Job Description

This is licensed professional work providing medical nutrition therapy. Acts with independence and is accountable for completing nutrition assessments of all assigned patients to formulate an individualized plan of care, including treatment planning, follow up, and all required documentation as it relates to nutrition care.

Provides individual counseling to discuss client’s personal nutrition/health goals. Offers nutrition education to patients in individual and group settings.

Day Shift (8am-4:30pm)

Qualifications

Licensure as a Dietitian.

Job Description

This is licensed professional work providing medical nutrition therapy. Acts with independence and is accountable for completing nutrition assessments of all assigned patients to formulate an individualized plan of care, including treatment planning, follow up, and all required documentation as it relates to nutrition care.

Attend and participate in interdisciplinary care of patients including treatment planning, daily rounds, and assigned committees.

Communicate with dietary staff - changes in diet orders and special dietary needs of assigned clients. Participate in the on-call rotation for the answering of urgent administrative, foodservice, and clinical questions during hours of department operation.

Respond to All Available/Team Assist/Medical Assist/Code Blue codes. Collect data for Quality Assurance measures to ensure compliance with department policy and CMS and Joint Commission requirements.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of the principles and practices of dietetics and nutrition, and of food service systems management. Ability to complete nutritional assessments; adjust menus as needed; and interpret and follow doctors’ orders and consultations.

Why DMH?

The Missouri Department of Mental Health is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and public understanding of mental illness and developmental disabilities. By joining our team, YOU can make a difference in the lives of those impacted by a mental illness or developmental disability, so they have the opportunity to pursue their dreams, live their lives to the fullest, and be a valued member of their communities.

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (Equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month