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Mercy Hospital St. Louis | Full-Time

Mercy Hospital St. Louis is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Senior Clinical Dietitian to provide specialized nutrition care for our Pediatric and Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) populations. This role serves as a clinical leader within the interdisciplinary healthcare team and is responsible for delivering evidence-based Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), supporting quality improvement initiatives, mentoring dietetic professionals, and ensuring excellence in patient-centered nutrition care.

The Senior Clinical Dietitian utilizes advanced clinical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and leadership experience to coordinate nutrition care across assigned patient populations, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and promote best practices that support regulatory compliance, patient outcomes, and Mercy's mission and values.

Pediatric and/or PICU experience is strongly preferred.

• Provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation using the Nutrition Care Process.
• Perform Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams (NFPE) on high-risk patients.
• Develop, implement, and revise individualized nutrition care plans based on evidence-based practice standards.
• Deliver Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) services to pediatric and critical care patients.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Ensure accurate and timely documentation within the electronic medical record.

• Actively participate in daily rounds, multidisciplinary meetings, team huddles, and patient care conferences.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, pharmacists, case management, and other healthcare professionals to optimize patient outcomes.
• Serve as a clinical nutrition expert and liaison for nutrition-related initiatives and committees.
• Communicate effectively regarding patient progress, care recommendations, and opportunities for clinical improvement.

• Participate in performance improvement projects and quality initiatives.
• Support compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and departmental standards.
• Assist in evaluating clinical competencies and identifying education opportunities.
• Promote evidence-based practice and continuous quality improvement throughout the department.

• Provide orientation, training, and mentorship to new dietitians, dietetic interns, and nutrition staff.
• Conduct in-services and educational sessions for clinical dietitians and interdisciplinary team members.
• Serve as a preceptor for dietetic interns and students.
• Maintain current knowledge of emerging nutrition research, evidence-based practices, and clinical guidelines.

• Participate in weekend, holiday, and team coverage rotations as needed.
• Maintain an engaging and collaborative work environment.
• Support departmental goals and initiatives while demonstrating accountability, professionalism, and strong organizational skills.

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics

Preferred:

• Master's Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Board Certification in a specialty area or actively pursuing advanced specialty certification

Required:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical dietetics experience in a healthcare setting

Preferred:

• 3–5+ years of acute care clinical experience
• Previous experience providing nutrition support and Medical Nutrition Therapy for pediatric and/or PICU patients
• Strong proficiency in the Nutrition Care Process and Nutrition-Focused Physical Exams

• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential required
• Current Licensed Dietitian (LD) status in the applicable state required
• NPI and credentialing requirements completed within six months of hire
• Licensure and registration must remain active and in good standing

• Advanced clinical nutrition knowledge and application of Medical Nutrition Therapy principles
• Strong critical thinking, assessment, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent verbal, written, presentation, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced clinical environment
• Strong leadership, mentoring, and teaching abilities
• Proficiency with electronic medical records and Microsoft Office applications

At Mercy, we are committed to bringing compassionate care and exceptional service to every patient and family we serve. Our Senior Clinical Dietitians play a vital role in advancing patient outcomes, supporting clinical excellence, and embodying Mercy's Mission, Values, and Service Standards.

Come make a difference in the lives of pediatric patients and their families at Mercy Hospital St. Louis.