Pediatric Outpatient Clinical Dietitian I / Dietitian II

University of Iowa•Iowa City, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Clinical Dietitian. This position uses the Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for pediatric outpatients and inpatients. The role involves teaching Master of Clinical Nutrition Students, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and developing nutritional components of care. The dietitian will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient’s status according to age. The department intends to hire one candidate from either the Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, with a mission of 'Changing Medicine. Changing Lives.®'

Requirements

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.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience (for Dietitian II)
5 years of clinical nutrition experience (for Dietitian II)
Demonstrated competency of patient care in the pediatric GI inpatient and outpatient setting (for Dietitian II)
Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas (for Dietitian II)

Responsibilities

Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for patient.
Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students. Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
Performs special projects as assigned.
Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Assists other dietitians as needed.