Adult Relief Clinical Dietitian I Dietitian II

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 27 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to Use Nutrition Care Process to assess evaluate and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric inpatients and outpatients. 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.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care.
Assists other dietitians as needed.

University of Iowa Health Carerecognized 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 candidates at either the Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address the specific position for which you which to be considered in your application.

Percent of Time: 100%

Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Pay Grade:

Dietitian I: 5 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
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Dietitian I Minimum Eligibility Requirements

A masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024 a bachelors degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
Registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required.
Excellent written and communication skills are required.

Dietitian II Minimum Eligibility Requirements

A masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
Reasonable (3-5 years) clinical nutrition experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience in making enteral and parental recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
Demonstrated competency of patient care in adult and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

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 - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm

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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.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care.
Assists other dietitians as needed.