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Clinical Dietitian I- Downtown Campus

Posting ID 144951
Department DTH-Food & Nutrition Admin/UIHC Downtown Hospital
Jobcode Dietitian I
Working Title Clinical Dietitian I- Downtown Campus
Details

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Nutrition and Wellness is seeking multiple openings for Clinical Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned.

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.

University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics—recognized as one of the best hospitals in the United States—is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center. Each day more than 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers work together to provide safe, quality health care and excellent service for our patients. Simply stated, our mission is: Changing Medicine. Changing Lives. ®

Location: Downtown Campus

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

A Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Certifications

Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required

Licensure by the State of Iowa is required

Desirable Qualifications

Demonstrated competency of patient care in adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting

Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Contact KYLEE VECCHI
Phone: 319-359-6909
Email: kylee-vecchi@uiowa.edu
Application Instructions Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.

Additional questions, please reach out to Emilio Villagrana or Kylee Veechi
Ad Start Date 08/13/2024
Ad End Date 10/31/2024