Adult Relief Clinical Dietitian I

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care seeks a Clinical Dietitian I to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for adult and geriatric inpatients. This role involves educating dietetic interns, collaborating in teams, and applying the Nutrition Care Process. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree and related certifications, with a competitive salary package and extensive benefits offered.

Benefits

Fringe benefit package including paid vacation

Health, dental, life and disability insurance options

Generous employer contributions to retirement plans

Qualifications

• Must hold a Master's Degree or equivalent experience.
• Registered Dietitian and licensed in Iowa required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate nutrition needs for patients.
• Teach dietetic interns and develop nutritional care components.
• Work in multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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 adult and geriatric inpatients.

• Teach dietetic interns
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care
• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age.

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 24005191, or Clinical Dietitian II, requisition 24005192, 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: 80-100%

Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Pay Grade: 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Salary: $57,000 – 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 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 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 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 [e-mail]

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Hours:

Monday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Wednesday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Friday 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m.

Or by appointment

Contact [e-mail] to schedule a time to visit.

Additional Information

• Classification Title: Dietitian I
• Appointment Type: SEIU
• Schedule: Full-time

Compensation

• Pay Level: 05

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
• Contact Email: [e-mail]