Dietitian
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Job Location:
Bettendorf, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic
Dietitian
PACE(Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)
Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM
Bettendorf IA
Full Time Benefits
$10000 Sign On Bonus if external
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 Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) provides comprehensive nutrition assessment care planning and ongoing nutrition management for PACE participants. As a member of the interdisciplinary team the Dietitian supports participant health functional independence and quality of life through individualized culturally appropriate nutrition interventions.
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for PACE participants including medical history dietary intake lab values and functional status
Develop implement and monitor individualized nutrition care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Provide nutrition counseling and education to participants and caregivers
Manage therapeutic diets related to chronic conditions such as diabetes renal disease cardiovascular disease and dysphagia
Recommend and monitor oral nutrition supplements and enteral nutrition as indicated
Participate in interdisciplinary care plan meetings and case conferences
Monitor participant weight nutritional status and risk for malnutrition
Coordinate with food service providers and adult day health centers to ensure diet compliance and quality
Support safe swallowing practices in collaboration with speech therapy as needed
Ensure compliance with CMS PACE regulations Medicare Medicaid and state requirements
Document nutrition assessments interventions and outcomes accurately in the medical record
Provide staff education related to nutrition special diets and food safety
Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory audits
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and/or food and nutrition that meets or exceeds the requirement by the American Dietetic Association for the registration examination.
Successful completion of internship or coordinated undergraduate program that meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines.
License(s)/Certification(s)
Registration or registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
Licensed or licensed eligible with the State of Iowa
Current CPR/BCLS certification
Maintains current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
Maintains American National Standards Institute accredited food protection/safety certification (i.e. ServSafe Food Protection Manager/Certified Food Safety Manager) or obtained within 90 days for new hire.
Valid drivers license
Valid Auto insurance
*Specific offers are determined by various factors such as experience skills internal equity and other business needs. The salary range listed does not include other forms of compensation which may include bonuses/incentive differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
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.
