Clinic Dietitian Diabetes and Kidney Center
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Job Location:
Cedar Rapids, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
22 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Clinics
Clinic Dietician - Diabetes and Kidney Center
Cedar Rapids IA
Monday-Friday 8AM-5PM
This is an in-person position
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance paid holidays short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
The Clinic Dietitian delivers individualized nutrition care as directed by medical providers. This includes assessing nutritional needs creating and managing care plans educating patients and supporting clinic programs. The Dietitian also contributes to community outreach and ongoing program development while maintaining clinical competence and regulatory compliance.
Patient Care
Assess nutrition status and develop care plans
Perform and interpret RMR testing
Communicate with care team to ensure continuity
Support patients in setting and achieving health goals
Document care and manage scheduling/billing records
Patient Education
Provide weight management counseling
Review food records and dietary habits
Teach classes and co-lead support groups
Deliver education tailored to age culture and individual needs
Program & Service Management
Manage and support nutrition programs (e.g. HEAL)
Collaborate with diabetes educators and mental health providers
Apply current research to clinical practice
Develop materials and assist with policy updates
Promote services through presentations and outreach
Other Duties
Support daily clinic operations as assigned by leadership
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelors degree in Nutrition Dietetics Food Service or related field
Completion of an accredited dietetic internship or equivalent required by CDR
Experience:
1 year clinical experience preferred
Outpatient experience and public speaking skills preferred
Licensure/Certifications:
Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) with CDR
Licensed Dietitian in Iowa (or IL/WI as applicable)
BLS certification
Valid drivers license for work-related travel
Mandatory Reporter certification
Skills & Abilities:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Computer proficiency for documentation and presentations
Team-oriented and independent work capability
Fluent in English (spoken and written)
Other:
Able to use standard clinical and office equipment
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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
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
