Make a meaningful impact on patient care while growing your clinical nutrition career with a leading healthcare team. This opportunity offers hands-on experience in an acute care setting, a consistent daytime schedule, and the potential to transition into a long-term role.
Location: St. Louis, MO
Pay Rate: $28-$30/hour
Employment Type: Contract (6 months with potential pathway to hire)
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Why This Role Matters
As a Registered Dietitian, you'll serve as a trusted nutrition expert, helping patients achieve better health outcomes through evidence-based nutrition care, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Your expertise will directly support recovery, disease management, and overall patient well-being.
What You'll Do
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments utilizing the Nutrition Care Process (NCP)
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for patients with acute and chronic health conditions
• Deliver nutrition counseling and education to patients and caregivers
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately within the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, audits, and nutrition program development efforts
• Serve as a nutrition resource and subject matter expert for interdisciplinary healthcare teams
What We're Looking For
• A current, up-to-date resume
• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field
• Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
• Current state licensure/certification as required
• Completion of an ACEND-accredited dietetic internship
• Clinical nutrition experience in a healthcare setting preferred
• Experience providing nutrition counseling and patient education preferred
• Familiarity with electronic medical record (EMR) systems preferred
• Strong communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills
• Ability to meet compliance requirements
• Must be eligible and provide proof of eligibility to work in the US
What's In It For You
• Competitive pay rate of $28-$30/hour
• Consistent weekday daytime schedule with no evenings
• Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a hospital setting
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team
• Build relationships within a respected healthcare organization
• Potential pathway to permanent employment based on performance and business needs
Benefits for Manpower Associates (Upon Eligibility)
Upon completion of waiting period associates are eligible for:
• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k)