What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dietitian, Full Time, Days position at Mercy?
We’re a Little Different
Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.
At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”
Overview:
Reviews medical charts to provide nutritional assessment and develop nutritional care plans for the hospital patients. Identify and treat patients at nutritional risk. Monitors patients on modified diets, tube feedings, and supplemental feedings. Consults with physicians, nursing staff, and members of the Nutritional Service Department to coordinate all phases of a patients nutritional care. Performs duties and responsibilities in a manner consistent with our mission, values, and Mercy Service Standards.
Qualifications:
- Preferred Experience: One year internship or equivalent work experience in a hospital clinical setting.
- Required Education: Minimum of a Baccalaureate Degree in foods and nutrition.
- Certifications: Registered or Registry eligible with the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics within one year of hire.
- Licensure: State of Arkansas Licensure as a dietitian
- Other: Must have computer knowledge and skills and ability to learn and adapt to new software.
We Offer Great Benefits:
Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!
We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.
At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.
What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?
Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.
Mercy 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.
