Dialysis Clinical Dietitian I/ Dietitian II
2 weeks ago
The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Dialysis Clinical Dietitian. This position uses Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients. Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appreciate to the patient's status according to age.
- 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.
- Assists other dietitians as needed.
The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I classification or Clinical Dietitian II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.
Percent of Time: 50-70%
Pay Grade:
Clinical Dietitian I 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Clinical Dietitian II 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan
Salary: $57,000 - Commensurate
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
- Candidates registered prior to January 01, 2024 a Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
- Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
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 for adult renal patients in the outpatient setting.
- Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas
- 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 Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu
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