Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse

Hawkeye Area Community Action Program•Cedar Rapids, IA

22h

About The Position

The Alliance Clinic Dietitian or Nurse conducts the nutrition education component and assesses nutritional risks for the WIC and Maternal Child Health programs. The role provides nutrition services to the target community in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations. The position is full-time, 40 hours per week, with a Monday–Friday schedule from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The stated pay is $30.07 per hour. Applicants must be willing to work flexible hours, including early evenings.

Requirements

For the dietitian pathway: a minimum of a bachelor's degree in dietetics or nutrition.
For the dietitian pathway: Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential.
For the dietitian pathway: Iowa Licensed Dietitian (LD), or ability to obtain licensure from the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners within the first six months of employment.
Alternatively, for the nurse pathway: a minimum of an associate's degree in nursing and current Iowa Registered Nurse (RN) licensure.
Ability to communicate and work effectively with a diverse population of low-income individuals, including people who may face language or cultural barriers.
Complete Bloodborne Pathogen training within ten days of employment and annually thereafter.
Complete Child Abuse Reporter training within six months of employment and renew it every three years.
Complete the continuing education hours required to retain state licensure.
Complete TB testing at hire.
Willingness to work flexible hours, including early evenings.
Valid driver's license, reliable transportation for work use, and valid car insurance.

Responsibilities

Conduct nutrition education for the WIC and Maternal Child Health programs.
Assess nutritional risks associated with the WIC and Maternal Child Health programs.
Provide nutrition services to the target community in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Benefits

Paid time off and 11 company-paid holidays.
Short-term disability after one year of employment.
Basic life and AD&D insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Voluntary dental coverage.
Voluntary insurance plans.
Health and vision insurance.
Flexible spending accounts.
Voluntary life insurance.
Long-term disability insurance.
Critical illness and accident insurance.
Retirement savings options through IPERS or a 403(b) plan, with a company match of up to 9.44% of gross wages.
Corporate Advantage Partnership Education Program with Mount Mercy and Upper Iowa University.