Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian II/ Dietitian I

UIOWA•Iowa City, IA

16h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian II or Dietitian I to use the 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. This role involves teaching dietetic students and participating in multidisciplinary teams to develop nutritional components of care. The position requires demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age. The role also includes providing medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients, teaching Master of Clinical Nutrition Students, and participating in multidisciplinary teams. 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. Applicants should address in their application the specific position for which they wish 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.
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.

Nice To Haves

For Clinical Dietitian II: 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience.
For Clinical 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 Clinical Dietitian II: Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.
For Clinical Dietitian I: Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

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.
Teach dietetic 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.
Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients.
Teach 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.