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Mosaic Life Care
Clinical Dietitian
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$69,609 / year median in Missouri
+12% projected growth
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Position range in St. Joseph, MO-KS Metropolitan Statistical Area $52k - $76k Per Year Clinical Dietitian
Mosaic Life Care
Occupation:
Dietitians and NutritionistsLocation:
Saint Joseph, MO - 64501Job Type:
Full Time (30 Hours or More), Day ShiftPosted:
05/22/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
Mosaic Life CareWeb Site:
www.mymlc.com Job #: 19566 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Shift Day Shift Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. The clinical dietitian (RD) works under the supervision of leadership. The RD is responsible for provision of optimal nutritional care to patients identified in accordance with department standards of care.This is includes:
assessing patients' nutritional status utilizing all pertinent information; identifying nutrient requirements according to age specific and disease specific needs of patients; working with members of the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans for patients; providing orders for nutritional care as defined in Mosaic Life Care standard AN7030 in collaboration with providers; monitoring the effectiveness of nutrition interventions and revising these as needed and providing nutrition education based on assessment of individual learning needs. The RD functions as the nutrition expert within the facility and at Mosaic Life Care supported community events as appropriate. The RD participates in process improvement and quality initiatives. The RD Maintains competency and professional development related to nutrition trends, research, policy, scope and standards of practice. > Additional Information Help for Additional Information. Opens a new window. Skills and Abilities Essential Technical/Motor Skills- Speaks clearly to communicate with patients, physicians, staff, families and the public.
- Ability to input data into computer.
- Must write and type legibly in medial record. Interpersonal Skills
- Communicate with patients, families, staff, public, and physicians; exemplify excellent customer service practices. Essential Physical Requirements
- Ability to move throughout department and hospital to interview patients and interact with interdisciplinary team. Essential Mental Abilities
- Ability to obtain and evaluate information from patient, medical history or lab data to develop or revise care plans.
- Ability to calculate individual nutrient needs according to standards.
- Uses organizational skills to plan schedules/work activities to meet time lines.
- Ability to speak in front of groups of employees and community members regarding different aspects of nutrition. Essential Sensory Requirements
- Visually assesses patient's nutritional status; read medical information, email and standards.
- Ability to hear patient, staff, physician and public comments/questions. Exposure to Hazards
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