Clinical Dietitian II - New Starting Salary
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- 24001304 Requisition #
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- Apr 09, 2024 Post Date
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking multiple openings for Clinical Dietitian II to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned.
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Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients.
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Assesses nutritional status and instructs/counsels on appropriate diet.
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Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs.
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Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects.
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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.
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Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel.
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Conducts peer chart reviews/audits for Dietitian I.
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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.
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Functional supervision is exercised over Diet Clerks.
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Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—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 24001303, or Clinical Dietitian II, requisition 24001304, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please apply to the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.
Percent of Time: 50% - 100%
Pay Grade: 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $59,850 – Commensurate
Location: Multiple openings available for different areas such as IRL, Behavioral Health, Pediatric, Adult GI Transplant, and more. Details can be discussed during interview.
Benefits Highlights:
- 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
- Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 5 years of clinical nutrition experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication
- 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
- Must demonstrate experience working effectively in a diverse environment
Certifications
- 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 upload a 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 Bailey Tinkler at bailey-tinkler@uiowa.edu
Applicant Resource Center –
Need help submitting an application or accepting an offer? Support is available!
Our Applicant Resource Center is now open in the Fountain Lobby at the Main Hospital.
Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer
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, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply for all employment vacancies. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, and the ADA in The Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity, 319/335-0705 (voice) or 319/335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa, 52242-1316.
Persons with disabilities may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu, to inquire or discuss accommodation needs
