Inpatient General Med Cardio Clinical Dietitian I

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to provide nutrition therapy and counseling for cardiology and general medicine inpatients. This role involves assessing patient nutrition status, educating students, and collaborating with the medical team. The position offers a regular salaried role with benefits in a respected academic medical center.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Generous retirement contributions

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa and registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration required.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening and assessment.
• Educates and evaluates students in a clinical setting.
• Participates in multidisciplinary teams for patient care.

Skills

Communication

Nutrition Assessment

Education

Master's Degree

Bachelor's Degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Inpatient General Med Cardio Clinical Dietitian I

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 cardiology/general medicine adult and geriatric inpatients.

• Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for patient.
• Educates students with on-the-job training.
• Evaluates students
• Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
• Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels' patient on appropriate diet.
• Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
• Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
• Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care.
• Assists other dietitians as needed.

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 25003333, or Clinical Dietitian II, requisition 25003334, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which 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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidates registered prior to January 1, 2024, a bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
• Registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required.
• Excellent written and communication skills are required.

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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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] . For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543 .

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