Outpatient Oncology Clinical Dietitian I/ Dietitian II

The University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I or II to provide nutrition therapy for oncology patients. Responsibilities include teaching students and participating in care teams. Applicants must have a master's degree, relevant experience, and required state licensure.

Benefits

Paid vacation

Health, dental, life, and disability insurance options

Generous retirement contributions

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience required.
• Competency in oncology adult and geriatric outpatient care.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa and registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling.
• Teach Master of Clinical Nutrition students.
• Work with multidisciplinary teams to develop care plans.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

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 I or Clinical Dietitian II to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for the oncology adult and geriatric outpatient populations.

• Teach Master of Clinical Nutrition Students
• 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

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 one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address if your application 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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Required Qualifications

• A master's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable (5-7 years) clinical nutrition experience.
• Demonstrated competency of patient care in the oncology adult and geriatric populations in the outpatient setting.
• Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
• Registration by the Commission of Dietetic Registration is required.
• Excellent written and communication skills are required.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
• 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 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.

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