Entry-Level Clinical Dietitian I: Growth & Impact

Parkland Health Center; Farmington (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition assistance

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Adoption assistance

Job summary

Parkland Health Center, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an entry‑level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join the Nutrition Services team in Farmington, Missouri. You will perform medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutrition assessments, and assist with discharge planning and care coordination to support patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes collaboration with an interprofessional team, education for patients and families, and adherence to safety standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required.
• No prior experience required.
• Licenses & Certifications: Dietitian Lic for State Employed; Registered Dietitian.

Responsibilities

• Identifies nutrition related problems, determines diagnosis, and documents plan of care including diet orders and patient/family education.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient understanding of nutrition support and to evaluate intervention effectiveness.
• Reviews current evidence and applies best practice to diet therapy.
• Shares evidence-based knowledge with patients, families, colleagues and the public, tailoring to needs.
• Identifies efficient workflows to optimize time management and patient outcomes.
• This is a safety-sensitive role requiring alertness and safe work practices.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interprofessional teamwork

Education and counseling

Discharge planning

Care coordination

Education

Master’s Degree

Job description

Parkland Health Center, part of BJC HealthCare, seeks an entry‑level Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) to join the Nutrition Services team in Farmington, Missouri. You will perform medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutrition assessments, and assist with discharge planning and care coordination to support patient outcomes.

This role emphasizes collaboration with an interprofessional team, education for patients and families, and adherence to safety standards.