Hospice Registered Dietitian - In-Home Nutritional Care

St. Croix Hospice; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our clinical care team, delivering dietetic education and nutrition planning for patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary home-based care model.

The role emphasizes individualized nutrition plans, collaboration with physicians, and thorough documentation within patient records to support quality of life at the end of life.

Qualifications

• Missouri Registered Dietitian Credential required.
• Master’s degree in dietitian studies from an accredited program.
• Ability to pass background, consumer report, and drug test.
• Valid State Driver’s License and reliable vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a nutritional plan of care based on a comprehensive assessment.
• Collaborates with referring physician and interdisciplinary team for home-based nutrition counseling.
• Evaluates and instructs on dietary principles, plans, food selection, and economics.
• Reevaluates nutritional care with home follow-up care by visit or phone.
• Documents dietary history, assessment, plan, progress notes and discharge summaries.

Skills

Background check readiness

Education

Master’s degree in dietitian studies

Missouri Registered Dietitian Credential

Job description

St. Croix Hospice is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our clinical care team, delivering dietetic education and nutrition planning for patients and families as part of an interdisciplinary home-based care model.

The role emphasizes individualized nutrition plans, collaboration with physicians, and thorough documentation within patient records to support quality of life at the end of life.