Registered Dietitian - Nutrition Services - Full Time - Day Shift

CoxHealth • Springfield, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process and provides Medical Nutrition Therapy in accordance with the Dietitian Practice Act and applicable national standards of care. The role implements patient-centered nutrition interventions and goals and leads the patient care team in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care. The dietitian communicates promptly and professionally with patients, family members, and other healthcare team members; guides the Nutrition Care Process; and manages provider-ordered Medical Nutrition Therapy, including specialized nutrition support such as enteral and parenteral nutrition. The role evaluates the quality, safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals. Additional duties include precepting Dietetic Interns, participating in quality improvement initiatives, and developing and delivering educational programs for clients, students, employees, and community audiences.

This is a full-time, day-shift position in Nutrition Therapy at CoxHealth South in Springfield, Missouri. The schedule is 40 hours per week, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university program.
• Master’s degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field; required for graduates after January 2024.
• Registered Dietitian with applicable state licensure.
• Maintain registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Maintain applicable state licensure.
• Reading, writing, mathematical calculation, and computer skills pertinent to the position.
• Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and groups.
• Ability to follow direction and work congenially as a team player.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of clinical experience.
• Experience applying Nutrition Diagnostics and conducting Nutrition Focused Physical Exams.
• Experience providing specialized nutrition support.
• Board certification in advanced specialty practice.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the Nutrition Care Process.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy in accordance with the Dietitian Practice Act and national standards of care.
• Implement patient-centered nutrition interventions and goals.
• Lead the patient care team in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
• Communicate with patients, their family members, and healthcare team members in a timely, professional, and effective manner.
• Guide the Nutrition Care Process and manage provider-ordered Medical Nutrition Therapy, including enteral and parenteral nutrition.
• Evaluate the quality, safety, appropriateness, and effectiveness of specialized nutrition therapies in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
• Precept Dietetic Interns.
• Assist with quality improvement initiatives that support departmental and organizational goals.
• Develop and provide educational programs for clients, students, employees, and community audiences.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits; retirement with employer match and more, for employees working 20 or more hours per week.
• Up to $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• Up to 80 hours of front-loaded paid time off.
• Up to $3,000 relocation bonus.
• $1 certification pay.
• Eligible for a career ladder bonus of up to $5,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time