Clinical Dietitian - Full Time

Find your calling at Mercy! 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 multidisciplinary team including responsibility for standard operations and evidence-based medicine to meet regulatory compliance. Active participation in Performance Improvement projects, serves as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. Participates in In-Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray line, and diet competency training including makes appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for modified patient menus. Participates in ongoing education and training of competencies for self, new hires, and dietetic interns. Manages multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effective patient care. Additionally, Clinical Dietitian is responsible and performs duties with direction from experienced clinician and/or management, for all patient units or service areas, in-patients or out-patients, to assure appropriate identification of patients who are at nutrition risk and to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services. The Clinical Dietitian assures that the Mercy Mission, Mercy Values, Service Standards, confidentiality, policies and procedures of the department and Health Center are followed. This responsibility includes the appropriate utilization of the Health Center's resources to optimize patient care. Performs any assigned duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards. Position Details: 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 serviceCertification/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 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr Roselle Center for Healing