Clinical Dietitian I/II Outpatient Pediatric Weight Management - North Dodge

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care’s Department of Food & Nutrition is hiring one candidate as either a Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II, depending on qualifications. The position is based at North Dodge Clinic in Iowa City and provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to pediatric outpatients using the Nutrition Care Process. The dietitian contributes to multidisciplinary care and develops nutritional components of patient care. The role also includes teaching and supporting Master of Clinical Nutrition students through on-the-job training and evaluation. The position is a regular salaried role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends. It is 100% time. The listed pay rates are $57,850 for Clinical Dietitian I and $60,740 for Clinical Dietitian II. Applicants should specify whether they wish to be considered for one or both classifications. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter addressing the required and desired qualifications. Successful candidates must disclose conviction history and undergo a criminal background check.

Requirements

Clinical Dietitian I: A master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. For candidates registered before January 1, 2024, a bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.
Clinical Dietitian II: A master’s degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clinical Dietitian II: Five years of clinical nutrition experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Licensure by the State of Iowa.

Nice To Haves

Clinical Dietitian II: Demonstrated competency in patient care in pediatric inpatient and outpatient settings.
Clinical Dietitian II: Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.

Responsibilities

Use the Nutrition Care Process to assess and evaluate pediatric outpatients and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling.
Provide quality patient care, including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of the patient care plan.
Demonstrate knowledge of growth and development principles appropriate to patients’ age and status.
Assess patients’ nutrition status and instruct or counsel them on appropriate diets.
Participate as part of the medical team on problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs, and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
Develop nutritional components of care and participate in multidisciplinary teams.
Teach Master of Clinical Nutrition students through on-the-job training; evaluate students and provide support and assistance to ensure their work is completed.
Assist with implementation of studies and short-term projects, and perform special projects as assigned.
Participate as an active member of departmental and hospital committees.
Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs, and personnel-utilization records to evaluate work progress and control or reduce costs.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public.
Assist other dietitians as needed.