Job Description​

The Registered Dietitian is the nutrition professional that develops and oversees the implementation of nutrition interventions/prescriptions for patients nutrition diagnosis.    

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Practice (Nutrition Assessment, Nutrition Diagnosis, Nutrition Intervention/Plan of Care and Nutrition Monitoring and Evaluation.   

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Standards of Professional Performance (Quality In Practice, Competency/Accountability, Provisions of Services, Application of Research, Communication and Applications of Knowledge and Utilization and Management of Resources).

• Uses Nutrition Care Process (NCP) ADIME-assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring and evaluation for patient's nutritional assessment

• Perform Nutrition Focused Physical Exam (NFPE) and documenting clinical criteria to demonstrate patients with malnutrition

• Collaborate  with other members of the healthcare team regarding patients nutrition plan of care

• Complete yearly department competency and other performance improvement projects as assigned.

• Uses Evidence Based Practice in patient care

• Serve as a preceptor to dietetic interns 

Employee has 90 days from hire to get their secondary state license.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Less than 1 year

Licensed Dietician (MO) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Registered Dietitian - Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR)

Bachelor's Degree

Job Details

PRN

Day (United States of America)