Clinical Dietitian I - 50% North Liberty Campus
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned at our North Liberty Medical Campus.
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Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for patient.
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Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students. Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
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Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
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Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
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Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
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Performs special projects as assigned.
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Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
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Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
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Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
- Functional supervision is exercised over Diet Clerks
- Assists other dietitians as needed.
The new University of Iowa Health Care North Liberty Campus will open in the Spring of 2025. This 469,000 square foot facility will be home to UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line, offering comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible care across the outpatient, inpatient and surgical venues. These state-of-the-art clinical facilities will also include a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, retail pharmacy, and emergency department as well as an array of support services. The facility has been designed to support a superior patient and staff experience; excellence across our patient care, teaching and research missions; convenient access to services; and engaging community partnerships. UI Health Care is seeking a welcoming, highly-skilled and collaborative workforce to be a part of the opening team for this superb new campus, and to help further our mission of: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.
The department intends to hire candidates from either Clinical Dietitian I, requisition 25001374, or Clinical Dietitian II, requisition 25001376, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.
Percent of Time: 50%
Pay Grade: 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $57,000 – Commensurate
Location: North Liberty Medical Campus
Benefits Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, 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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Minimum Eligibility Requirements
- A Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certifications
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Desirable Qualifications
- Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting
- Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a 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 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
Additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
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Monday - Friday 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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