Clinical Dietitian I

BJC HealthCare • Farmington, MO

7d

About The Position

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with patients and families to provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT). The role conducts nutrition assessment, intervention, education, discharge planning, and care coordination to address prevention and treatment of acute or chronic conditions or diseases. This is an entry-level position focused on meeting basic objectives. The Dietary Department supports the nutritional well-being of patients, visitors, guests, and staff. The position may provide inpatient and outpatient services and is PRN (as needed).

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Registered Dietitian certification.
• Dietitian license for the state of employment.
• No experience required.

Nice To Haves

• Less than two years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify nutrition-related problems, determine nutrition diagnoses, prioritize nutrition interventions, and document plans of care, including writing diet orders and educating patients and families about nutrition plans of care.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient or client understanding of nutrition support therapy prescriptions.
• Evaluate whether nutrition interventions or plans of care are influencing desirable changes in patient or client behavior or status.
• Review the best available research, evidence, and information for application to practice.
• Share current, evidence-based knowledge and information with patients, clients, colleagues, and the public, tailoring it to customer needs.
• Identify efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize patient or client care outcomes.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner, as an essential function of this safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and legal services available the first day of the month after hire.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level