Oncology Clinical Dietitian

Roselle Center for Healing; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Fort Smith invites applications for a Clinical Dietitian responsible for delivering evidence-based clinical nutrition care. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, ensure regulatory compliance, and participate in Performance Improvement initiatives while serving as a nutrition expert across forums.

The role includes training nutrition staff and identifying patients at nutrition risk to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under experienced guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• RD current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Licensed Dietitian or provisional license as allowed by state.
• Registration eligible candidates in states allowing provisional license; complete within 6 months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Engage in Performance Improvement projects and serve as nutrition expert in forums.
• Assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Training staff

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

Masters degree preferred

Job description

Find your calling at Mercy! The Clinical Dietitian is responsible for providing evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and ensuring regulatory compliance. They actively engage in Performance Improvement projects, serve as a nutrition expert in various forums, and assist in training nutrition assistants and food service staff. Additionally, they identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services under the guidance of experienced clinicians or management.

Position Details:

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics

Licensure:

• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license if allowed in state of practice
• Registration eligible candidates in states that allow a provisional license prior to registration, must complete registration requirements within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration

Preferred Qualifications:

Education:

• Masters degree in dietetics or related field

Experience:

• 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics of healthcare food services

Why Mercy?

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits - including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.