What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian I - New Starting Salary position at Jobs@UIOWA?
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking multiple openings for Clinical Dietitian I 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 patient.
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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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Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
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Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
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Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
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Performs special projects as assigned.
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Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
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Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
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Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
- Functional supervision is exercised over Diet Clerks
- Assists other dietitians as needed.
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: 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $57,000 – 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
- A Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Certifications
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Desirable Qualifications
- 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
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
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Hours:
Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00pm – 4:00pm
Or by appointment
Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.
Salary : $57,000