Dietitian

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); Presencial; USD 55 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Ins

Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount ≈ to

Cafeteria Plan

Deferred Compensation

MOSERS Retirement

13 paid holidays per year

10 hours of annual leave accrued per月

10 hours of sick leave accrued per月

Resumo da oferta

The State of Missouri is seeking a licensed Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy as part of an interdisciplinary care team. You will conduct nutrition assessments, develop individualized care plans, and deliver counseling and education to patients both individually and in group settings.

Responsibilities include participating in rounds, documenting care, and coordinating with dietary and medical staff.

Qualificações

• Licensure as a Dietitian.

Responsabilidades

• Perform nutrition assessments and formulate individualized care plans including treatment planning and documentation.
• Provide individual counseling and education to patients on nutrition and health goals.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, treatment planning, and committees.
• Communicate diet orders and dietary needs to dietary staff.
• Respond to on-call questions and urgent inquiries during department hours.
• Contribute data for quality assurance to ensure CMS and Joint Commission compliance.

Conhecimentos

Dietitian licensure

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Monday - Friday

No Disciplinary Action in last 12 months. Licensure as a Dietitian.

Day Shift (8am-4:30pm)

Monday - Friday

No Disciplinary Action in last 12 months. Licensure as a Dietitian.

General Summary

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.

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.

Excellent State Of Missouri Benefit Package Including

• Affordable Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance (amount equivalent to annual salary)
• Cafeteria Plan
• Deferred Compensation
• MOSERS Retirement (Members contribute 4% of pay, to MOSERS plan and 1% towards Deferred Compensation)
• 13 paid holidays per year
• 10 hours of annual leave accrued per month
• 10 hours of sick leave accrued per month

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.