Clinical Dietitian

IHA; Clinton (IA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

MercyOne Clinton is seeking a Clinical Dietitian for a full-time on-site position in Clinton, Iowa. The role focuses on dialysis and inpatient care with opportunities to grow in oncology and cardiac nutrition, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team.

Minimum qualifications include registered dietitian status or eligibility, Iowa licensure eligibility, and completion of an ACEND-accredited program. A strong knowledge of nutrition support and interprofessional collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be registered by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible.
• Licensed by the State of Iowa or licensure eligible; pass the CDR exam within 6 months.
• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics or related field; ACEND-accredited program.
• Knowledge of specialized nutrition support; ability to work in a collaborative, leadership environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement nutrition care plans based on patient assessments.
• Provide nutrition counseling for dialysis inpatients and outpatients; support oncology and cardiac nutrition.
• Communicate with physicians and health care professionals on a range of conditions.
• Maintain knowledge of policies, regulations and Trinity Health standards.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Dietary assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

ACEND program knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in nutrition or dietetics

ACEND-accredited program

Tools

Windows proficiency

Job description

Employment Type

Full time

Description

Attention Registered Dietitian Nutritionists! At MercyOne Clinton, located in Clinton, Iowa, we are hiring for a full‑time (0.9 FTE) clinical dietitian to join our team! Clinton, Iowa, is a historic Mississippi River town in eastern Iowa. Known for its scenic riverfront and Eagle Point Park, it serves as a gateway to the river with two bridges to Illinois. It is located about 38 to 40 miles north-northeast of the Quad Cities (Davenport).

The MercyOne Clinton Clinical Dietitian Position offers a wide range of clinical nutrition responsibilities primarily supporting patients in dialysis and inpatient care, with exciting opportunities to grow your expertise in oncology and cardiac nutrition. You'll play a key role in delivering high‑quality, patient-centered nutrition interventions while working alongside a supportive interdisciplinary team. As part of the Trinity Health System/MercyOne Iowa Clinical network, our RDNs enjoy access to free continuing education hours, involvement in a variety of subcommittees connecting you with fellow RDNs across the United States and valuable opportunities for professional presentations and collaboration with over 200 RDNs nationwide representing all areas of clinical nutrition expertise. This position is 100% on‑site and prefers minimum of 3 years clinical nutrition experience.

Position Purpose

Develops and implements nutrition care plans based on nutritional assessment of patient and interdisciplinary health care team members. Patients served range in age from newborn to geriatric. Supports, facilitates, and participates in the elder-focused social model of care.

Essential Functions

Determines interventions to improve nutritional status. Provides diet instructions, assessments, recommendations and orders as requested by physician for specialized nutritional support. (TPN and enteral nutrition) Provides nutritional services to outpatients, renal dialysis patients and community service groups as assigned. Communicates with physicians and health care professionals on a wide variety of medical conditions. Communicates nutritional needs to patients/residents and families. Demonstrates proper use of equipment and supplies necessary to function as clinical dietitian. Provides patient evidence based nutritional care as appropriate. Recommends appropriate therapeutic diets for patient’s medical condition as appropriate. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, Trinity Health’s Organizational Integrity Program, Standards of Conduct, as well as other policies and procedures in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.

Mission Statement

We, MercyOne Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Core Values

• Reverence: We honor the sacredness and dignity of every person.
• Commitment to Those who are Poor: We stand with and serve those who are poor, especially those most vulnerable.
• Safety: We embrace a culture that prevents harm and nurtures a healing, safe environment for all.
• Justice: We foster right relationships to promote the common good, including sustainability of Earth.
• Stewardship: We honor our heritage and hold ourselves accountable for the human, financial and natural resources entrusted to our care.
• Integrity: We are faithful to those we say we are.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be registered by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) or registry eligible. Must be licensed by the State of Iowa or licensure eligible. Must pass the CDR registration exam within 6 months of hire date. Prefer one-year professional experience. Baccalaureate degree majoring in food and nutrition, dietetics or related field. Successful completion of a ACEND accredited postgraduate or equivalent dietetic program that fulfills requirements for registration in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Must have knowledge of specialized nutrition support and a working knowledge of disease entities and the relationship to nutrition. Must be able to demonstrate basic computer skills in a Windows environment. Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission and vision, goals, and values of Trinity Health. Must possess the ability to comply with Trinity Health policies and procedures.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.