Clinical Dietitian I

Additional Information About The Role Full time & PRN with schedule flexibility! Full time benefits Whether you are looking for your first job or have experience as a Clinical Dietitian, Parkland Health Center is the place to be! You will utilize your knowledge and work with interdisciplinary teams to provide the best outcome for patients! Overview As part of BJC HealthCare, Parkland Health Center offers a unique combination of world‑class medicine along with the deep local roots and rich history of its three predecessors – Bonne Terre Hospital (opened in 1911), Mineral Area Regional Medical Center (1952), and Farmington Community Hospital (1969). Parkland Health Center has two locations in St. Francois County, Missouri – a full‑service acute care hospital in Farmington as well as a rural emergency hospital in Bonne Terre. Parkland Health Center provides quality primary and secondary level inpatient and outpatient services to the people of St. Francois County and surrounding areas in southeastern Missouri. In addition, Parkland’s Farmington campus offers a full continuum of inpatient and medical‑surgical and intensive care, obstetrics and emergency services, along with a wide variety of outpatient services including oncology services, an infusion center, a wound care clinic, and the Huckstep Heart and Lung Center. Bonne Terre is a Rural Emergency Hospital providing emergency services and outpatient services including medical observation, lab, radiology, and sleep study. Role Purpose The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT); and conducts nutrition assessment, intervention, education, discharge planning, and care coordination to address prevention and treatment of one or more acute or chronic conditions or diseases. This is an entry level position. This dietitian is focused on meeting basic objectives. Responsibilities Identifies nutrition related problems, determines nutrition diagnosis, prioritizes nutrition intervention and documents plan of care including writing diet orders and educating patient and families on nutrition plan of care. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient/client understanding of the nutrition support therapy prescription. Evaluates evidence that the nutrition intervention/plan of care is influencing a desirable change in the patient/client behavior or status. Reviews best available research/evidence and information for application to practice. Shares current, evidence‑based knowledge, information with patients/clients, colleagues, and the public and tailors to the customers needs. Identifies efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize patient/client care outcomes. BJC has determined this is a safety‑sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job. Minimum Requirements Education: Master's Degree Experience: No Experience Supervisor Experience: No Experience Licenses & Certifications: Dietitn Lic for State Employed / Registered Dietitian Benefits And Legal Statement BJC Total Rewards Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date Disability insurance* paid for by BJC Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution 401(k) plan with BJC match Tuition Assistance available on first day BJC Institute for Learning and Development Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time Adoption assistance Not all benefits apply to all jobs Equal Opportunity Employer #J-18808-Ljbffr