Dietitian I - Mission Cancer & Blood (Des Moines)

University of Iowa • Iowa City, IA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Dietician I or Dietician II to provide specialized oncology nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for patients in an outpatient oncology practice; collaborate with the clinical care team to manage treatment-related side effects, malnutrition, and enteral nutrition needs; and ensure timely documentation and coordination of nutrition services to support patient outcomes and practice operations.
The department intends to hire one candidate from either Dietician I classification or Dietician II classification (Req: 26001914) based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.
Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We’re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow’s health care professionals. Together, we’re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.
Enjoy exceptional health coverage, university-paid life insurance, robust retirement plans, generous leave policies, 24/7 support services, well-being resources, and access to our UI Health Care specialists and care teams.
Grow professionally with advanced training, leadership development, and tuition assistance. Enjoy a rich quality of life with world-class performances at Hancher Auditorium, Big Ten athletics, top-ranked public schools, and outdoor recreation.
As part of the Hawkeye community, you’ll find a balance of career fulfillment and quality of life. Join us in working together to make all of Iowa better
Percent of Time: 100%25
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/ week, Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5:30pm
Location: Des Moines, IA Mission, Cancer & Blood

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.
• Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
• Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting is desirable.
• Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology patients throughout active treatment and survivorship
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, and patient goals
• Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for treatment-related side effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, taste changes, fatigue, cachexia)
• Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions as needed, and provide follow-up care
• Assess need for enteral nutrition and recommend appropriate feeding regimens
• Educate patients and caregivers on tube feeding administration, safety, and troubleshooting
• Coordinate enteral nutrition supplies and formulas with DME vendors
• Monitor tolerance, adherence, and outcomes related to enteral nutrition
• Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing, social work, and other support services
• Serve as a nutrition resource to clinical staff and leadership
• Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality initiatives
• Document nutrition assessments and interventions in the electronic medical record in accordance with practice standards
• Ensure documentation supports appropriate coding and billing for nutrition services
• Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements
• Develop and maintain patient education materials related to oncology nutrition
• Contribute to quality improvement, patient experience, and outcomes initiatives
• Support practice goals related to comprehensive, value-based oncology care

Benefits

• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level