Oncology Clinical Dietitian

Confidential; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to deliver evidence-based nutrition care, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes. The role involves active participation in performance improvement initiatives and acting as a nutrition expert across forums.

Responsibilities include identifying nutrition risk, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy under supervision, and assisting in training nutrition assistants and food service staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nutrition and dietetics.
• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration with CDR.
• Licensed Dietitian current practice license (LD) for state of practice or provisional license.
• Registration-eligible candidates must complete registration within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical nutrition care within assigned areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all nutrition services.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Regulatory compliance

Performance improvement

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Master's degree in dietetics or related field

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.