Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian III

Saint Louis, Missouri, Nutrition and Food Service, Days, Full-Time

Salary: $4.00 - $93.288.00 / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)

Barnes Jewish Hospital is looking for a Clinical Dietitian III. You will work along side of other medical professionals to give the patient the care they need while exhibiting the BJC Values.

Overview: Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The Department of Food and Nutrition at Barnes-Jewish Hospital consists of Patient Retail and Catering Service areas on both the North and South Campus. This includes patient meal and Clinical Nutrition Services Queeny Tower Restaurant three Cafeterias and three Coffee Bars. It is the role of the department to serve the needs of patients, visitors, and employees with excellent customer service. Our qualified staff services the patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve their clinical status and assist in the healing process. Opportunities are available for all skill levels from entry-level positions to licensed and/or certified management positions.

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT) to patients with complex/multiple metabolic diagnosis and diseases. This role possesses refined expertise and is highly proficient in his/her specialty. This dietitian not only integrates standards into daily practice but also serves as a role model to his/her colleagues. One or more of the following certifications within job responsibilities is preferred: Specialty Certifications: CSP CNSC CDCES CCTD CSO CSG CSR Weight Management. A Masters degree is not required if hired before 1/1/24.

Responsibilities

Includes responsibilities of RD I and II plus considers and evaluates medications that may alter nutrition status and evaluates outcomes of those receiving nutrition support therapy. May place Small Bowel Feeding Tubes when trained. Includes responsibilities of RD I and II plus integrates interdisciplinary input and refines prescribed nutrition intervention/plan of care analyzes outcome measures to assess overall effectiveness of nutrition intervention/plan of care. Integrates into practice knowledge of the research associated with the science physiology and pathophysiology of complex disease processes and utilizes this knowledge when recommending and providing nutrition support therapy. Generates and revises guidelines/protocols based on best available research/evidence. Mentors individuals in advancing a specific skill set. Analyzes and reports nutrition support therapy utilization and related costs modifies organization/departmental practices based on results in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.

Minimum Requirements

Education: Bachelor's Degree

Experience: 5-10 years

Licenses & Certifications: Dietitn Lic for State Employed Registered Dietitian

Preferred Requirements

Education: Master's Degree

Experience: 10+ years

Supervisor Experience: No Experience

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.