Dialysis Clinical Dietitian I​/Dietitian II

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The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Dialysis Clinical Dietitian. This position uses Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients. The role also includes teaching Master of Clinical Nutrition Students, participating in multidisciplinary teams, and developing nutritional components of care. Knowledge of growth and development principles and ability to adapt to patients' status according to age are required.

• 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 and provides necessary support to ensure work completion.
• Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
• Participates as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participates in health team rounds concerning patient care.
• Assists in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
• Reviews and analyzes production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and control or reduce costs.
• Maintains effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Assists other dietitians as needed.

• Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation, sick leave, health, dental, life and disability insurance options, and generous employer contributions into retirement plans.
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• A Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Candidates registered prior to January 01, 2024 must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics.
• 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.
• 5 years of clinical nutrition experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated competency of patient care for adult renal patients in the outpatient setting.
• Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.

Pay Grade:
Clinical Dietitian I 5, Clinical Dietitian II 7. Salary: $57,000 – Commensurate. Percent of Time: 50-70%.

To be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications. 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.

• Classification
  
  Title:
  
  Dietitian I (Clinical Dietitian I) or Dietitian II (Clinical Dietitian II) – applicant may indicate preferred classification.
• Appointment Type: SEIU.
• Schedule:
  
  Part-time.
• Work Modality Options:
  On Campus.
• Location:
  
  Iowa City, Iowa.

• Name:
  Tamara Griffith.
• Email: tamara-griffith.
• Additional questions:
  Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith.