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Dietitian (RD)

UnityPoint Health


Job Location:

Des Moines, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 11 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 8 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview

Are you passionate about helping patients heal through nutrition Join our care team as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and play a vital role in improving health outcomes through personalized evidence-based nutrition care.

Why UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on your needs and priorities no matter what life stage youre are just a few:


Expect paid time off parental leave 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
Dental health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
  • Deliver and adjust medical nutrition therapy based on patient needs and clinical status
  • Monitor progress using key indicators like labs weight and overall condition
  • Documentcareclearly and accurately in the electronic medical record.
  • Provide tailored nutrition education to patients families and care teams
  • Develop and update educational materials to support diverse patient needs
  • Promote understanding of nutritions role in recovery and wellness.
  • Participate in interdisciplinary rounds care conferences and hospital committees
  • Partner with providers tooptimizetreatment plans and ensure safe effective care
Qualifications

Education:

  • Masters degree in Dietetics or a related field meeting Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) requirements (for candidates credentialed after January 1 2024)
  • Bachelors degree in Dietetics or ANDapproved field accepted for those credentialed prior to 2024
  • Completion of an accredited dietetic internship coordinated program or postgraduate program (required)

Experience:

  • 1 year of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care setting (preferred for entry-level candidates)
  • 3 years of acute care clinical experience (preferred for advanced-level candidates)

License(s)/Certification(s):

  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (upon hire)
  • Active state licensure/certification as a Dietitian (based on state of practice) (upon hire)
  • Completion of required state-specific mandatory reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) within90 daysof hire
  • Preferred Certifications (nice to have)
  • Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE)
  • Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC)
  • Board Certification in specialty areas (Oncology Gerontology Renal or Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition)

About Company

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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.

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