Clinical Dietitian - Full Time

Mercy • Oklahoma City, OK

17h

About The Position

The Senior Clinical Dietitian provides clinical leadership and patient care across assigned clinical areas, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to support standard operations, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance. The role participates in performance improvement projects and serves as a clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings. It also includes providing in-service education and training for clinical dietitians, interdisciplinary healthcare team members, dietetic interns, and nutrition assistants, as well as maintaining competencies and supporting the development of new hires and interns.

Working with minimum supervision, the Senior Clinical Dietitian manages responsibilities across inpatient and outpatient units or service areas, identifies patients at nutrition risk, and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services. The role requires effective prioritization, critical thinking, and management of multiple tasks to support patient care. The dietitian follows Mercy's mission, values, service standards, confidentiality requirements, and department and Health Center policies and procedures, while using Health Center resources appropriately.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• At least 3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics.
• Current Registered Dietitian credential and a current license in the state of practice; RD and LD status must remain current.
• Complete credentialing and obtain an NPI within six months of hire.
• Basic computer and office equipment skills.
• Basic skills with software programs including Word and email.
• Advanced presentation skills using PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills for communicating effectively with patients, guests, and coworkers.
• Strong ability to use the full etiology assessment of the nutrition diagnosis.
• Strong critical-thinking skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Dietetics or a related field.
• Board certification in a specialty area, or be in the process of completing board certifications or advanced clinical certifications.
• 3–5+ years of clinical experience and strong utilization of the Nutritional Care Process, including nutrition-focused physical exams.
• Strong interest in clinical growth and development of the clinical dietitian within the interdisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical leadership and patient care within assigned clinical and patient care areas.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams on standard operations, evidence-based practice, and regulatory compliance.
• Participate in Performance Improvement projects and serve as a clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Provide in-service education for clinical dietitians, interdisciplinary healthcare team members, dietetic interns, and nutrition assistants.
• Maintain competencies and provide ongoing education and training for self, new hires, and dietetic interns.
• Identify patients at nutrition risk and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy services across inpatient and outpatient units or service areas.
• Manage multiple tasks and prioritize patient care effectively using critical thinking.
• Follow Mercy's mission, values, service standards, confidentiality requirements, and applicable department and Health Center policies and procedures.
• Use Health Center resources appropriately to optimize patient care.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid time off
• Tuition support
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32 or more hours per pay period

What This Job Offers

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