Dietitian II

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa is seeking a Dietitian II to provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling. The successful candidate will assess nutritional needs, participate in health team rounds, and educate students while supporting complex patients in various program areas. This role demands a Master's degree, appropriate state licensure, and significant clinical experience in nutrition.

Qualifications

• 5 years of clinical nutrition experience required.
• Experience working with pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations.
• Ability to educate/train new personnel.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening and therapy.
• Assesses nutritional status and counsels on appropriate diet.
• Educates students with on-the-job training.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Demonstrated competency of patient care

Making enteral and parenteral recommendations

Education

Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience

Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration

Licensure by the State of Iowa

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The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics – Division of Medical Genetics, is seeking a Dietician . Duties include using the Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned.

Duties To Include

Provides quality patient 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 I.

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.

About The Department Of Pediatrics

The Stead Family Department of Pediatrics is a national leader in pediatric medicine. The Department's mission is to provide outstanding care to the children of Iowa and beyond by being a leader in state-of-the-art clinical care to children, performing cutting-edge research to find new treatments and cures for

childhood illnesses and educating the next generation of pediatric health care providers. The Department comprises the medical and research staff of UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital. UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital is one of the nation’s top-ranked pediatric care and research institutions, and Iowa’s only comprehensive children’s hospital.

Required Qualifications

A Master’s 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.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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.

Position And Application Details

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a “Relevant File” to the submission:

Resume

Cover Letter

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.

For additional questions, please contact Pediatrics Human Resources at [e-mail]

Additional Information

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

Compensation

• Pay Level: 7
  
  
  

Contact Information

• Organization: Healthcare
• Contact Name: Lisa Dismang
• Contact Email: [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Higher Education

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