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Clinical Dietitian I
full-timeBelleville

Summary

Location

Belleville

Type

full-time

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Additional Information About the Role

Looking for a great place to start your Clinical Dietitian career or further your career in Dietetics? Memorial Hospital has a great opportunity for a clinical dietitian. 

  • FT/Days
  • 40 hours a week
  • Weekend rotation

Overview

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Memorial Hospital Belleville is an acute care hospital offering medical and surgical services plus critical and emergency care including Children’s at Memorial for pediatric emergency care. It provides patients a full complement of diagnostic and treatment services as well as heart and vascular care. Memorial, offering medical and surgical services plus critical care, is an accredited Chest Pain Center with PCI by the Society of Cardiovascular Patient Care and is designated as an Acute Stroke Ready Hospital by the Illinois Department of Public Health. In addition, Memorial Belleville recently was accredited by the American College of Radiology as a designated Lung Cancer Screening Center. Since 2008, it has been designated as a Magnet®-recognized organization for nursing excellence by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

 

Memorial Hospital Shiloh, a 94-bed, all-private suite hospital was recognized with Magnet status in 2018 and provides emergency care, labor & delivery, nursery, medical and surgical services plus critical care.

 


Preferred Qualifications

Role Purpose

The registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) works within the interprofessional team and with the patient and family providing medical nutrition therapy (MNT); and conducts nutrition assessment, intervention, education, discharge planning, and care coordination to address prevention and treatment of one or more acute or chronic conditions or diseases. This is an entry level position. This dietitian is focused on meeting basic objectives.

 

Responsibilities

  • Identifies nutrition related problems, determines nutrition diagnosis, prioritizes nutrition intervention and documents plan of care including writing diet orders and educating patient and families on nutrition plan of care.
  • Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient/client understanding of the nutrition support therapy prescription. Evaluates evidence that the nutrition intervention/plan of care is influencing a desirable change in the patient/client behavior or status.
  • Reviews best available research/evidence and information for application to practice.
  • Shares current, evidence-based knowledge, information with patients/clients, colleagues, and the public and tailors to the customers needs.
  • Identifies efficient workflow patterns to optimize time management and maximize patient/client care outcomes.
  • BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.
  • Minimum Requirements

    Education

  • Master's Degree
  • Experience

  • No Experience
  • Supervisor Experience

  • No Experience
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Dietitn Lic for State Employed
  • Registered Dietitian
  • Preferred Requirements

    Experience

  • <2 years

  • Benefits and Legal Statement

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    At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

    • Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
    • Disability insurance paid for by BJC
    • Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
    • 401(k) plan with BJC match
    • Tuition Assistance available on first day
    • BJC Institute for Learning and Development
    • Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
    • Adoption assistance

    To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.

    Not all benefits apply to all jobs

    The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

    Other facts

    Tech stack
    Medical Nutrition Therapy,Nutrition Assessment,Patient Education,Care Coordination,Interdisciplinary Collaboration,Nutrition Diagnosis,Evidence-Based Practice,Time Management

    About BJC HealthCare

    BJC Medical Group has more than 600 doctors and specialists who care for thousands of people every day. With over 120 locations in greater St. Louis, mid-Missouri and southern Illinois, there’s a BJC doctor close to you, wherever you live.

    Plus, because we’re all part of BJC HealthCare, we’re backed by the research and technology resources of one of the top health care organizations in the country. We aim to strengthen the physician-patient bond by developing long-term, healing relationships and offering exceptional patient experiences.

    BJC HealthCare has ranked as one of the top workplaces among large employers in the seventh annual St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplaces for 2018 program. BJC is one of 150 Greater St. Louis employers to receive the award and the only health care system to make the list.

    There is no better time to join our team and share your exceptional talents to help make medicine better. Explore our opportunities and apply today! www.bjc.org/jobs

    Team size: 1,001-5,000 employees
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    Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

    What you'll do

    • The Clinical Dietitian I identifies nutrition-related problems, determines nutrition diagnoses, and documents care plans. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective nutrition support and evaluate the impact of interventions on patient outcomes.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does a Clinical Dietitian I do at BJC HealthCare?

    As a Clinical Dietitian I at BJC HealthCare, you will: the Clinical Dietitian I identifies nutrition-related problems, determines nutrition diagnoses, and documents care plans. They collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure effective nutrition support and evaluate the impact of interventions on patient outcomes..

    Why join BJC HealthCare as a Clinical Dietitian I?

    BJC HealthCare is a leading Hospitals and Health Care company.

    Is the Clinical Dietitian I position at BJC HealthCare remote?

    The Clinical Dietitian I position at BJC HealthCare is based in Belleville, Illinois, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.

    How do I apply for the Clinical Dietitian I position at BJC HealthCare?

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