Nutrition Specialist

$20000 Sign On Bonus!

In anticipation of upcoming retirements UnityPoint Health is proactively recruiting Clinical Nutrition/Dietitian Specialists to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that is committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Our Clinical Dietitian Specialists play a vital role in caring for a highly acute and medically complex patient population. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact through evidence-based nutrition care while working alongside a dedicated interdisciplinary team we encourage you to explore this rewarding career opportunity at UnityPoint Health.

The Clinical Nutrition Specialist supports UnityPoint HealthDes Moines patients in achievingoptimalnutritional health by applying advanced dietetic knowledge and clinicalexpertise. In alignment with the organizations mission to improve community health through healing caring and teaching this role contributes directly to positive patient outcomes by delivering evidence-based individualized nutrition care.

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.

• Deliver evidence-based nutrition care using the Nutrition Care Process (assessment diagnosis intervention monitoring and evaluation)
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments using medical biochemical and dietary data
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans for diverse patient populations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams andparticipatein patient rounds
• Communicate with providers to clarify orders and recommend safe effective and cost-conscious therapies
• Respond to complex nutritionconsultsand adjust care plans tooptimizeoutcomes
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients families and healthcare professionals
• Serve as a clinical nutrition resource for staff physicians and assigned patient care areas
• Support and mentor dietetic technicians students and interns
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives research and outcome monitoring
• Contribute to development of policies procedures and evidence-based nutrition practices

Education:

• After January 1 2024 Mastersdegree in dietetics or degree that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Individuals credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to January 12024are eligible with aBachelorsdegree in dietetics or degree that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Successful completion of internshipcoordinated undergraduate program or post graduate program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

Experience:

• Advancedlevel;specific to clinical specialty.
• Preferred:A minimum of two years of progressively responsible inpatient clinical dietetic practice within the past five years

License(s)/Certification(s):

• Licensed Dietitian in the state(s) of practice.
• Reg Dietitian
  • CDR Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Advanced certification in the followingwithin 2 years of hire:
  • Diabetes Comm Care Coord Cert Prog
  • Board Certified-GerontologicalNutrition
  • Board Certified-Renal Nutrition
  • Board Certified-Ped Critical Care Nutrition
• IA/ILChild Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training instate(s)where providing carewithin90 daysof hire.
• IA/ILAdult Dependent Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training in state(s) where providing carewithin90 daysof hire.
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinicianwithin 1.5 years of hire.
  • NBNSC National Board of Nutrition Support Certification