Dietitian I Mission Cancer & Blood (Des Moines)

Iowa, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 8 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Mission Cancer Blood part of University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Dietician I or Dietician II to provide specialized oncology nutrition assessment counseling and medical nutrition therapy for patients in an outpatient oncology practice; collaborate with the clinical care team to manage treatment-related side effects malnutrition and enteral nutrition needs; and ensure timely documentation and coordination of nutrition services to support patient outcomes and practice operations.

The department intends to hire one candidate from either Dietician I classification or Dietician II classification (Req: ) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

Duties to Include:

Patient Care and Clinical Services

Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology patients throughout active treatment and survivorship

Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans aligned with diagnosis treatment plan and patient goals

Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for treatment-related side effects (e.g. nausea vomiting diarrhea constipation mucositis taste changes fatigue cachexia)

Monitor patient progress adjust interventions as needed and provide follow-up care

Enteral Nutrition and Supply Coordination

Assess need for enteral nutrition and recommend appropriate feeding regimens

Educate patients and caregivers on tube feeding administration safety and troubleshooting

Coordinate enteral nutrition supplies and formulas with DME vendors

Monitor tolerance adherence and outcomes related to enteral nutrition

Care Coordination and Collaboration

Work collaboratively with physicians APPs nursing social work and other support services

Serve as a nutrition resource to clinical staff and leadership

Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality initiatives

Documentation Billing and Compliance

Document nutrition assessments and interventions in the electronic medical record in accordance with practice standards

Ensure documentation supports appropriate coding and billing for nutrition services

Maintain compliance with regulatory accreditation and payer requirements

Practice and Program Support

Develop and maintain patient education materials related to oncology nutrition

Contribute to quality improvement patient experience and outcomes initiatives

Support practice goals related to comprehensive value-based oncology care

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in resources and support you need to excel and a community where your impact is felt every day. Were providing patient care with expertise and compassion advancing groundbreaking research and teaching and training tomorrows health care professionals. Together were changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

Enjoy exceptional health coverage university-paid life insurance robust retirement plans generous leave policies 24/7 support services well-being resources and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.

Grow professionally with advanced training leadership development and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium Big Ten athletics top-ranked public schools and outdoor recreation.

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Percent of Time:100%

Work Schedule:Monday Friday 40 hours/ week Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5:30pm

Location:Des Moines IA Mission Cancer & Blood

Pay Grade: Highlights:

Position located in Des Moines 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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Required Qualifications:

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.

Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.

Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric adult and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting is desirable.

Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas is desirable.

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 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization.

With additional questions please reach out to Brenna Ballo ()

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