Dietitian II 50% - North Liberty

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

1d•$23•Onsite

About The Position

This position will either be filled as a Dietitian I (Req: 26001108) or a Dietitian II. University of Iowa Health Care - Medical Center North Liberty department of Food and Nutrition is seeking a Dietitian II. This position uses nutrition care process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned. Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities: Provides quality care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients. Assesses nutritional status and instructs/counsels on appropriate diet. Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects. Participates on Clinical Master’s selection committee. Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students. Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed. Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel. Conducts peer chart reviews/audits for Dietitian Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and development including research for publication/presentation. Lead monthly CEU program for dietitian staff. Obtain advanced credentialing. Serve as a clinical resource to peers. Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public. Functional supervision over Diet Clerks. Schedule: 50% Hourly : $22.99 to commensurate Hours: Monday-Friday, 4 hour shifts, preferably in the morning hours Location: Medical Center North Liberty Benefits Highlights: Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life, and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. Complete information regarding the full benefits package may be viewed at: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits The new University of Iowa Health Care – North Liberty Campus is a 469,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility serving as the home of UI Health Care’s nationally recognized Orthopedics service line. It offers coordinated, comprehensive, and accessible care across outpatient, inpatient, and surgical settings. In addition to world-class orthopedic care, the campus features a full-service community imaging center, laboratory services, physical therapy, a retail pharmacy, an emergency department, and a wide range of support services. Every element of the facility is thoughtfully designed to deliver an exceptional experience for patients and staff, support excellence in clinical care, education, and research, and foster meaningful community partnerships. UI Health Care is building a welcoming, skilled, and collaborative team to help launch this innovative campus and advance our mission: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.

Requirements

A masters degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.
Reasonable (5 years) clinical nutrition experience is required
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.
Experience in making enteral and parental recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas

Responsibilities

Provides quality care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients.
Assesses nutritional status and instructs/counsels on appropriate diet.
Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs
Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects.
Participates on Clinical Master’s selection committee.
Educates students with on-the-job training.
Evaluates students.
Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel.
Conducts peer chart reviews/audits for Dietitian
Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and development including research for publication/presentation.
Lead monthly CEU program for dietitian staff.
Obtain advanced credentialing.
Serve as a clinical resource to peers.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Functional supervision over Diet Clerks.