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

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

6d•$57,850 - $60,740•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care Department of Food & Nutrition is hiring one candidate at either the Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II classification, based on the successful candidate’s qualifications. The role provides medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling to pediatric outpatients using the Nutrition Care Process. It includes assessing and evaluating nutrition status, developing nutritional components of care, and applying knowledge of growth and development appropriate to each patient’s age and status. The dietitian also teaches and evaluates Master of Clinical Nutrition students and participates in multidisciplinary care teams. This is a regular salaried position at North Dodge Clinic in Iowa City, Iowa. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no weekends. The position is listed as 100% time. The department’s stated pay figures are $57,850 for Clinical Dietitian I and $60,740 for Clinical Dietitian II.

Requirements

Clinical Dietitian I: A master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Clinical Dietitian I: 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.
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

Provide patient care, including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of an appropriate patient care plan.
Assess patients’ nutrition status and instruct and counsel them on appropriate diets.
Participate as part of the medical team in addressing problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs, and take part in health team rounds concerning patient care.
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.
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.