Clinical Dietitian - Full Time

About the Role

The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence-based practice skills, education, and experience for clinical care and responsibilities, including:

• Assigned clinical and patient care area of responsibility
• Clinical collaboration within a multidisciplinary team to meet regulatory compliance
• Active participation in Performance Improvement projects
• Serving as a clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings
• Participating in In-Services for nutrition assistants and assisting food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training, including menu modifications
• Ongoing education and training of competencies for self, new hires, and dietetic interns
• Managing multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effective patient care

The Clinical Dietitian also performs duties for all patient units or service areas (in-patient or out-patient) to identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services. Responsibilities include adhering to Mercy’s Mission, Values, Service Standards, confidentiality policies, and procedures while optimizing patient care through appropriate resource utilization.

Responsibilities

• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and evidence-based medicine
• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings and daily rounds
• Train and educate staff, new hires, and dietetic interns
• Make appropriate menu substitutions for modified patient menus
• Follow Mercy’s policies, procedures, and Service Standards
• Utilize critical thinking and clinical skills for full etiology assessment of nutrition diagnosis

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics (Required)
• Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field (Preferred)
• 0-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service setting (Required)
• 1-3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) and Licensed Dietitian (LD) status (Required)
• Registry-eligible candidates must complete registry requirements within the first six months of employment
• Credentialing and NPI must be completed within 6 months of hire

Skills

• Basic computer and office equipment skills
• Proficiency in Word, Email, and advanced presentation skills in PowerPoint or equivalent
• Advanced communication skills for interacting with patients, guests, and co-workers
• Expert-level critical thinking and clinical skills
• Expert-level ability to utilize full etiology assessment of nutrition diagnosis

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period