Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Therapy

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas, comprising six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. The organization has been recognized for workplace excellence, including being named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times, America’s Greatest Workplaces by Newsweek, and one of the Best Employers for New Grads by Forbes. CoxHealth is committed to its mission to improve the health of the communities it serves, with a vision to be the best for those who need them, guided by values of safety, compassion, respect, and integrity. The Registered Dietitian is responsible for all aspects of The Nutrition Care Process, providing Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care. This role involves implementing patient-centered nutrition interventions, leading the patient care team in developing nutrition plans, and communicating effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members. The dietitian will also provide guidance in specialized nutrition support, evaluate therapies, precept Dietetic Interns, assist in quality improvement, and develop educational programs for various audiences.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited University Program
Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics or related field; graduate after January 2024
Reading, writing, mathematic calculations pertinent to position, computer skills
Able to communicate effectively with individuals and groups
Able to follow direction and work congenially as a team player
Able to stand for long periods of time
Registered Dietitian with applicable State Licensure
Maintains Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Maintains applicable State Licensure

Nice To Haves

1-2 years clinical experience
Experience in application of Nutrition Diagnostics and Nutrition Focused Physical Exam
Experience in provision of specialized nutrition support
Board certification in advanced specialty practice

Responsibilities

Responsible for all aspects of The Nutrition Care Process
Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to patients in accordance with The Dietitian Practice Act and National Standards of Care as identified by professional Dietetic and Nutrition Support Organizations
Implement appropriate patient centered nutrition interventions and goals
Leads the patient care team in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care
Communicate with patients, patient family members and other members of the health care team in a timely, professional and effective manner
Provide guidance in The Nutrition Care Process and manage per Provider ordered protocols the delivery of Medical Nutrition Therapy including the provision of specialized nutrition support (enteral and parenteral nutrition)
Evaluate systematically the quality, safety, appropriateness and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals
Precept Dietetic Interns
Assist in quality improvement initiatives to support departmental and organizational goals
Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employee and community audiences