Clinical Dietitian

Mercy is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to join our Healthcare & Medical Services team. In this role, you will provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy, conduct nutritional assessments, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes. You will educate patients and families, support chronic disease management, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Mercy offers a compassionate, diverse, and innovative culture with robust opportunities for professional growth, continuous learning, and meaningful impact on community health across the Midwest.

• Provide comprehensive medical nutrition therapy to hospitalized and outpatient patients, including assessment, diagnosis, intervention, and monitoring/evaluation.
• Review medical histories, lab values, medications, and nutrition-focused physical findings to develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and case managers as part of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Educate patients and families on disease-specific nutrition, lifestyle changes, and self-management strategies in a culturally sensitive manner.
• Design, adjust, and monitor enteral and parenteral nutrition regimens in accordance with clinical protocols and provider orders.
• Document all assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately and promptly within the electronic medical record system.
• Participate in patient care rounds, case conferences, and multidisciplinary huddles to advocate for nutrition-related needs.
• Contribute to department quality improvement initiatives, clinical protocols, and evidence-based practice updates.
• Support and mentor dietetic interns and new team members as appropriate.
• Engage in continuing education and professional development to maintain licensure, certification, and clinical competency.
• Uphold Mercy’s mission and values by providing compassionate, respectful care and fostering a collaborative, inclusive work environment.

• Medical nutrition therapy (MNT) planning and implementation
• Clinical assessment (anthropometrics, lab interpretation, nutrition-focused physical exams)
• Care planning for acute, chronic, and complex conditions
• Nutrition counseling and motivational interviewing
• Enteral and parenteral nutrition support knowledge
• Interdisciplinary care coordination and communication
• Documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)
• Regulatory and accreditation standards familiarity (e.g., Joint Commission, CMS)
• Time management and caseload prioritization
• Cultural competence and patient-centered communication
• Basic data tracking and quality improvement participation
• Evidence appraisal and application of current nutrition research

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401k
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential
• Current state licensure as a Dietitian/Nutritionist (where required)
• Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) certification
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or supervised practice program
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (preferred)
• Experience with electronic medical records (EMR), e.g., Epic (preferred)