Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian II Dietitian I
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Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II or Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess evaluate and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in Stead Family Childrens Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Newborn Nursery and Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic. 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.
- Use Nutrition Care Process to assess evaluate and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients
- Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students.
- Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care
- Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patients status according to age
University of Iowa Healthcarerecognized 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 or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address in your application the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.
Percent of Time:100%
Pay Grade: II: 07
Dietitian I: 05
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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Clinical Dietitian II
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience
- Demonstrated competency of patient care in the neonatal patient population across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
- Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selectingappropriate formulas
Certifications
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Clinical Dietitian I
Required Qualifications
- Masters Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024 a Bachelors degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication
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
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
About Company
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