Dietitian (RD)- Day Shift - Full Time

Position Details:

Job Title-Clinical Dietitian

Location-Mercy Hospital Washington- 901 E 5th St., Washington MO 63090

Schedule/Shift: Full Time, 36 hours/week - Shift: Days-8am-4:30pm

ABOUT OUR DEPARTMENT

Mercy Washington Inpatient RD - we are a small department that is flexible in hours to support good work/life harmony. We promote self-scheduling amongst our RDs, but also balance the patient needs of the hospital. The team shares the course load and collaborates daily to divide the parenteral and enteral demands of the hospital. Great respect amongst team members and autonomy from the hospitalists for managing nutrition care plans as well as between other members of the interdisciplinary team. Hospitalists seek out our dietitians to direct the care plans and request active input. Dietitians are respected as value added to the patient's overall care. Great teamwork between RD department as well as other members of the healthcare team!

Why You'll Love Working Here

Exceptional Benefits Starting Day One:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage- Medical, dental, and vision through United Healthcare
• Generous PTO- Up to34 days annually, including holidays, vacation, personal time, and short-term illness
• Paid Parental Leave- Supporting you and your growing family
• 401(k) with Employer Match- Invest in your future with confidence
• Tuition Reimbursement- Up to$2,000/yearfor continuing education
• Dependent Care FSA Contribution- $100/month for eligible participants
• Paid Volunteer Time- Give back to your community while on the clock
• Free Parking- Convenience that saves you time and money
• Career Growth Opportunities- Advance your skills and grow within Mercy

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree in nutrition and dietetics

Licensure:

• RD (Registered Dietitian) current registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• LD (Licensed Dietitian) current practice license for the state of practice or provisional license if allowed in state of practice
• Registration eligible candidates in states that allow a provisional license prior to registration, must complete registration requirements within six months of hire.
• Credentialing and National Provider Identifier must be completed within six months of hire or registration

Preferred Qualifications:

Education: Masters degree in dietetics or related field

Experience:

• 1 year of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics of healthcare food services

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.