Adult Relief Clinical Dietitian II

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II to join their team. This role involves utilizing the Nutrition Care Process to assess and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for adult and geriatric patients. You'll work closely with multidisciplinary teams to develop nutritional care components, ensuring high-quality patient outcomes. The position offers a supportive environment with a comprehensive fringe benefit package, including health and dental insurance, paid vacation, and retirement contributions. If you have a passion for nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Retirement Plan Contributions

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience required.
• Competency in patient care across various populations.

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy for patients.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Nutrition Counseling

Patient Care

Enteral and Parenteral Recommendations

Education

Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

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 adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients.

Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care.

Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age.

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 wish to be considered or both.

• 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.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of clinical nutrition experience.
• 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.

Certifications

• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.

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.

For additional questions, please reach out to Tamara Griffith at [e-mail].

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, [phone] or [e-mail].