Dietitian *$7,500 Sign On Bonus* (Sioux City, IA)

UnityPoint Health; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Dietitian to join their PACE team. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for planning and providing nutritional care to participants, ensuring their dietary needs are met in compliance with relevant regulations. Your ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team will be crucial in this position. This opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of the elderly community. If you are passionate about nutrition and eager to contribute to a vital program, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Time Benefits

CPR/BCLS certification

Food safety certification support

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics required for registration examination.
• Effective communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Plan and provide nutritional care for PACE participants.
• Conduct nutrition assessments and recommend interventions.
• Document participant information in the EMR.

Skills

Effective oral and written communication

Organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Time management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Dietetics

Completion of internship or coordinated program

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

Dietitian

PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)

Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM

Full Time Benefits

Under supervision by the PACE Program Manager, plans and provides nutritional care for Siouxland PACE participants as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.

Find out more about Siouxland PACE at Siouxland PACE | UnityPoint Health - Sioux City, Iowa.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable PACE Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
2. Obtains and evaluates nutritional and medical history, laboratory data, test results, current medications, current diet orders and nutritional regimen to determine participant’s estimated nutritional needs.
3. Recommends and implements nutrition interventions that assist in maintaining or improving nutritional-related medical diagnoses.
4. Completes nutrition assessments for participants per regulatory guidelines and when needed to assist in developing participant’s plan of care and service delivery requests.
5. Instructs participants, family members, staff and contracted providers/facilities on diet, food safety and sanitation.
6. Documents pertinent participant information in the electronic medical record (EMR) and the participant plan of care.
7. Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings daily and team activities when scheduled.
8. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and/or food and nutrition that meets or exceeds the requirement by the American Dietetic Association for the registration examination. Successful completion of internship or coordinated undergraduate program that meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines.

License(s)/Certification(s)

1. Registration or registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
2. Licensed or licensed eligible with the State of Iowa
3. Current CPR/BCLS certification
4. Maintains current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
5. Maintains American National Standards Institute accredited food protection/safety certification (i.e. ServSafe Food Protection Manager/Certified Food Safety Manager) or obtained within 90 days for new hire.
6. Valid driver’s license
7. Valid Auto insurance

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

1. Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionals.
2. Ability to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.
3. Strong organizational skills.
4. Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the program.
5. Use of Microsoft office products.