Clinical Dietitian I

BJC HealthCare • St. Louis, MO

7d • Onsite

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 dietitian 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.

Barnes-Jewish Hospital's Department of Food and Nutrition serves patients, visitors, and employees across its North and South Campus locations. Clinical Nutrition Services support patients' nutritional needs during their hospital stay according to specified guidelines to improve clinical status and assist the healing process. This is a safety-sensitive position requiring the ability to remain alert and work safely. The role is full-time, 40 hours per week, and benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Registered Dietitian credential.
• Dietitian license for the state in which employed.
• No experience required.
• No supervisor 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.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to support patient/client understanding of nutrition support therapy prescriptions.
• Evaluate whether nutrition interventions and plans of care are influencing desirable changes in patient/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, tailored to their needs.
• Identify efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize patient/client care outcomes.
• Maintain alertness and work safely in this safety-sensitive position.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, 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

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level