Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian - Ardmore

Advanced Practice Clinical Dietitian – Ardmore (FT)

Find your calling at Mercy! The Clinical Dietitian uses evidence‑based practice skills, education, and experience for clinical care and responsibilities including:

• Assigned clinical and patient care area of responsibility, clinical collaboration within a multidisciplinary team, and responsibility for standard operations and evidence‑based medicine to meet regulatory compliance.
• Active participation in performance‑improvement projects, serves as clinical nutrition expert in task forces, team huddles, daily rounds, and multidisciplinary meetings.
• Participates in In‑Services for the nutrition assistants and assists the food service with nutrition, tray‑line, and diet competency training including appropriate menu hangs/substitutions for modified patient menus.
• Participates in ongoing education and training of competencies for self, new hires, and dietetic interns.
• Manages multiple tasks efficiently while prioritizing effective patient care.
• Responsible for identifying patients at nutrition risk and providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services.
• Ensures compliance with the Mercy Mission, Values, Service Standards, confidentiality, policies and procedures, and optimal utilization of resources.

• Education Required: Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Dietetics or related field.

• Required: 0‑3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service setting.
• Preferred: 1‑3 years of healthcare experience in clinical dietetics and/or healthcare food service.

• Both RD and LD status must be effective and current. Current Registered Dietitian with State of Practice License or must be Registry eligible to obtain State of Practice License. Registry‑eligible candidates must complete registry requirements within the first six months. Credentialing and NPI must also be completed within six months.

• Basic computer and office equipment skills.
• Proficiency in Word, E‑mail.
• Advanced presentation skills in PowerPoint or equivalent.
• Advanced communication skills in effectively communicating to patients, guests, and co‑workers.
• Expert‑level ability to utilize the full etiology assessment of the nutrition diagnosis.
• Expert‑level critical thinking and clinical skills.

From day one, Mercy offers outstanding benefits—including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, tuition support, and matched retirement plans—for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Join a caring, collaborative team where your voice matters. At Mercy, you'll help shape the future of healthcare through innovation, technology, and compassion. As we grow, you'll grow with us.