Clinical Dietitian - Part Time

Company: Mercy
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: April 4, 2025

Job Description:

We're a Little Different

Read the overview of this opportunity to understand what skills, including and relevant soft skills and software package proficiencies, are required.

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals - careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its "Top 100 Places to Work."

Overview:

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.

Qualifications:

Education:
Required: Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
Preferred: Master's Degree in Dietetics or related field.
Experience:
Required: 0-3 years of Healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service setting.
Preferred: 1-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service
Certification/Registration:
Required: Both RD and LD status must remain effective and in current status. Current Registered Dietitian with State of Practice License or must be Registry eligible to obtain State of Practice License. Registry eligible candidates must complete registry requirements within the first six months of employment. Credentialing and NPI must also be completed within 6 months of hire.
Other Skills & Knowledge: Basic computer and office equipment skills.Basic skills in software programs including Word, E-mailAdvanced presentations skills in PowerPoint or equivalent.Advanced communicate skills in effectively communicating to patients, guests and co-workers.Expert-level ability to utilize the full etiology assessment of the nutrition diagnosisExpert-level critical thinking and clinical skills

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 32 hours or more per pay period!

We're bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We're expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We're also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care - that's just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

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