Registered Dietitian

CoxHealth•Springfield, MO

15d•Onsite

About The Position

CoxHealth is a leading healthcare system serving 25 counties across southwest Missouri and northern Arkansas. The organization includes six hospitals, 5 ERs, and over 80 clinics. CoxHealth has earned the following honors for workplace excellence: Named one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to work five times. Named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces, Greatest Workplaces in Healthcare (2025, 2026), Greatest Workplaces for Women (2023, 2024), and Greatest Workplaces for Diversity (2024) by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Acknowledged by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for New Grads. Healthcare Innovation's Top Companies to Work for in Healthcare (2025). 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.

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.