Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian II/ Dietitian I

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II or Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in Stead Family Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Nursery, and Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic. Teaches dietetic students. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age. Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients. Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age. The University of Iowa Health Care Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Stead Family Children’s Hospital is a nationally recognized leader in neonatal care, offering a world-class clinical environment and unparalleled opportunities for professional growth. As Iowa’s only Level IV NICU, the highest level designated by the American Academy of Pediatrics, our team cares for the tiniest and most critically ill infants, including those born at the edge of viability, with outcomes that rank among the best in the nation. The NICU is part of a nationally ranked neonatology program and has earned prestigious recognitions such as the Beacon Award for Excellence for exemplary patient care and a recent special designation from the American Academy of Pediatrics highlighting clinical expertise and outcomes. Our multidisciplinary team is deeply involved in groundbreaking research, quality improvement initiatives, and leadership in state and national neonatal care standards, making this an exceptional place to build a career in advanced neonatal nursing and medicine. The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please address in your application the specific position for which you which to be considered or both.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience (for Dietitian II)
Demonstrated competency of patient care in the neonatal patient population across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting. (for Dietitian II)
Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas (for Dietitian II)
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required. (for Dietitian I)

Responsibilities

Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in Stead Family Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Nursery, and Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic.
Teaches dietetic students.
Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age.
Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients.
Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students.
Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age.