Behavioral Health Clinical Dietitian I Dietitian II
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Posted on:
10-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Dietitian. This position uses Nutrition Care Process to assess evaluate and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric inpatients on the behavioral health units. Teaches dietetic students. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients status according to age.
- Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening evaluation assessment treatment and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for patient.
- Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students. Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
- Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
- Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
- Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
- Performs special projects as assigned.
- Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
- Review and analyze production maintenance of standards costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty staff students and the public.
- Functional supervision is exercised over Diet Clerks
- Assists other dietitians as needed.
University of Iowa Health Care recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis Iowas only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12000 employees students and volunteers work together to provide safe quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I classification or Clinical Dietitian II classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.
Percent of Time: 100%
Pay Grade:
Clinical Dietitian I 5 Dietitian II 7 Commensurate
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City Iowa
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health dental life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
- For more information about Why Iowaclickhere
Clinical Dietitian I
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- A Masters Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Candidates registered prior to January 01 2024 a Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Candidates registered prior to January 01 2024 a Bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certifications
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Clinical Dietitian II
Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of clinical nutrition experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric adult and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient setting
- Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
Certifications
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Application Process:In order to be considered applicants must uploada resume and cover letter(under submission relevant materials)that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Additional questions please reach out to Tamara Griffith at
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Hours:
Monday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Tuesday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.
Friday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Or by appointment
Contact to schedule a time to visit.
Key Skills
- Culinary Experience
- EMR Systems
- Motivational Interviewing
- Food Service
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- Computer Skills
- MDS
- Dietary Department Experience
- Dialysis Experience
- Food Production Experience
- Tube Feeding
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