REGISTERED DIETITIAN

Humboldt County Memorial Hospital•Humboldt, IA

20d

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Registered Dietitian to deliver high‑quality medical nutrition therapy and nutrition education across inpatient, outpatient, long‑term care, and community programs. The Registered Dietitian provides nutrition assessment, education, and medical nutrition therapy (MNT) across inpatient, outpatient, and community settings. This role develops and implements individualized nutrition care plans, collaborates with interdisciplinary teams, and supports disease prevention and management through evidence-based practice.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or related field (required for RD eligibility as of 2024)
Current registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Completion of ACEND-accredited supervised practice program
Current licensure in the State of Iowa
Strong knowledge of medical nutrition therapy and clinical nutrition guidelines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in a clinical healthcare setting such as hospitals or outpatient clinics.
Specialized certifications such as Certified Diabetes Education Specialist (CDCES) or willing to obtain.
Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and nutrition analysis software.
Experience in community nutrition program development and implementation.

Responsibilities

Conduct inpatient clinical (IPC) nutrition assessments and provide education/MNT as appropriate.
Write and adjust diet and tube feeding orders for IPC patients as appropriate.
Provide outpatient nutrition consultations and education/MNT.
Write and adjust diet and nutrition support orders per medical staff-approved protocols and state scope of practice.
Teach nutrition classes for cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation participants as requested.
Provide community nutrition education as appropriate.
Deliver staff training to various departments as requested or appropriate.
Participate in interdisciplinary care planning in IPC and other relevant areas.
Develop and implement dietitian-related policies and procedures.
Documents all assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic health record (EHR) in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
Conduct long-term care (LTC) patient nutritional assessments and care planning.
Write and adjust diet and tube feeding orders for LTC residents as appropriate.
Approve cycle menus and therapeutic/modified diets for: Inpatient Care Long-Term Care Springvale Assisted Living
Provide staff education to LTC and nutritional services as needed.
Perform nutritional services kitchen inspections.