ASCP Registered Dietitian; RD; Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Listed on 2026-09-15
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Healthcare
Dietitian / Nutritionist
Location: Owensville
ASCP Registered Dietitian (RD) - Clinical Nutrition Specialist
Owensville, MO $52,089 - $67,099 a year
Full Time
GeneralSummary:
The Registered Dietitian plays a vital role in delivering nutritional care and education to hospital patients across a regional healthcare system in the Midwest. This position involves evaluating, developing, and implementing individualized nutrition plans, including order writing and parenteral/enteral nutrition support. The role also includes inpatient nutrition counseling, staff education, and mentoring dietetic interns.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Assess, develop, and implement patient nutrition care plans tailored to individual needs.
- Collaborate closely with physicians and multidisciplinary teams to communicate assessments, interventions, and care plans.
- Provide comprehensive nutritional education to inpatients to support recovery and wellness.
- Identify and report any issues related to patient feeding, supplements, tube feeds, and compliance with regulatory standards.
- Participate actively in departmental performance improvement initiatives.
- Assist in maintaining compliance with regulatory agencies by supporting policy development and competency validation related to clinical nutrition.
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a related field is required.
Experience:
At least one year of clinical dietetics experience is preferred.
Certification/License:
Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and hold a current Licensed Registered Dietitian (RD) credential for the state.
Mental/
Physical Requirements:
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, use computer systems, stand and walk for extended periods, teach and communicate nutrition concepts effectively, and perform measurements and calculations.
Working Conditions:
May encounter challenging conditions in patient care areas, including exposure to infectious diseases and bodily fluids. Work environment includes heat, noise, wet floors, and potential hazards in food production areas such as hot steam, chemicals, and sharp objects. Noise levels may vary in patient rooms and nursing stations.
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