Clinical Dietitian, Acute Care

Shift:Monday-Friday, Rotating Weekends and Holidays
Department: Clinical Nutrition
Compensation:

* Base Pay Range: $56,597 - $89,419/per year, based on experience

o Note: Details will be provided during the HR interview. Policy language is available upon request.

ABOUT THE JOB

MU Health Care is looking for a passionate and driven Clinical Dietitian to join our team and make a meaningful impact on patient health. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and is eager to use their expertise in nutrition to provide personalized care. We're seeking someone with excellent communication skills, who can engage with medical teams and deliver exceptional patient education. If you're detail-oriented, proactive in solving problems, and committed to continuous learning and professional development, this role is for you. Join MU Health Care and be a key player in advancing our nutrition services while enhancing the lives of our patients.

ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE

At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger - to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.

Our academic health system - the only in mid-Missouri - is home to multiple hospitals, including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions - with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.

Learn more about MU Health Care.

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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

* Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one

* Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays

* Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8%and full vesting in three years

* Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)

* Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more

* See a comprehensive list of benefitshere.

DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION

Provide patient care by conducting nutrition assessments on patients or clients according to standards of care, policies, and protocol. Accurately make nutrition diagnoses when appropriate, supported by assessment data. Individualize nutrition interventions for each patient or client. Consistently monitor patient or client progress toward goals. Prioritize care to provide cross-coverage for other inpatient units as assigned.

Provide ongoing nutrition education. This includes education for dietetic

students and interns, assessment of educational needs, provision of nutrition counseling for inpatients, and development and revision of patient education materials. Share information learned from educational meetings and webinars with peers.

Effectively communicate with nursing, medical, and other hospital staff to

ensure high-quality nutritional care for patients or clients. Regularly attend

interdisciplinary rounds, discharge planning, and patient care conferences for effective communication with appropriate team members. Act as a resource to medical staff and allied health personnel on nutrition issues.

Facilitate clinical nutrition business practices by assigning and directing the

workload of dietitians and diet technicians during weeks on call. Assist in

achieving compliance with regulatory standards. Identify opportunities to

increase awareness of nutrition services. Participate in planning and developing nutrition-related policies, procedures, processes, protocols, and goals. Participate in the orientation of new clinical nutrition staff and the ongoing training of dietitians and diet technicians in areas of expertise.

Identify and collect performance improvement data, monitor outcomes, and

initiate corrective actions. Keep the manager informed about issues and problems impacting the work area. Assist in determining solutions and highlight positive actions or behaviors.

Keep professional development current with nutrition care expertise to ensure evidence-based practice for patients or clients, staff, students, and the community.

May complete unit/department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Dietitian licensure from the Missouri Committee of Dietitians board.

Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) from the

Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).

Master's degree or five (5) years of inpatient clinical dietitian experience.

Advanced level certification in area of coverage within five (5) years as a

condition of continued employment in this job classification:

--Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) by NBNSC

--Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition (CSR) by CDR

--Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition (CSP) by CDR

--Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition (CSPCC) by CDR

--Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition (CSO) by CDR

--Advanced Practice Certification in Clinical Nutrition (RDN-AP or RD-AP) by CDR

--Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist (CDCES) by CBDCE

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Master's degree.

Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring

department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. The employee may be required to ambulate, remain in a stationary position and position self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee may be required to move objects up to 10 lbs.

The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.