Inpatient General Med Cardio Clinical Dietitian II
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- May 13, 2025 Post Date
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- 25003334 Requisition #
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for cardiology/general medicine adult and geriatric inpatients.
- Provides quality care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients.
- Assesses nutritional status and instructs/counsels on appropriate diet.
- Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs.
- Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects.
- Participates on Clinical Master's selection committee. Educates students with on-the-job training.
- Evaluates students.
- Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
- Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel.
- Conducts peer chart reviews/audits for Dietitian 1.
- Seeks opportunities to enhance one's own professional knowledge, skills, and development including research for publication/presentation.
- Lead monthly CEU program for dietitian staff.
- Obtain advanced credentialing.
- Serve as a clinical resource to peers.
- Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
- Functional supervision over Diet Clerks.
University of Iowa Health Care—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®
The department intends to hire candidates from either Clinical Dietitian I, requisition 25003333, or Clinical Dietitian II, requisition 25003334, 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: 100%
Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm
Pay Grade: 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $59,850 – Commensurate
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 masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
- Reasonable (5 years) clinical nutrition experience is required
Experience Requirements
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in making enteral and parental recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
- Demonstrate competency of patient care in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
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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Hours:
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.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
