Dietitian 50% I/II - University of Iowa Health Care Downtown Campus
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- Jun 23
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Updated: Jun 24
Posted Date: 06/23/25
Position Title: Dietitian 50% I/II - Downtown Campus
Location: 500 E Market St. Iowa City, IA, 52245 Downtown Campus
Website: Jobs @ Uiowa or main page
Responsibilities:
The University of Iowa Medical Center Downtown Campus Hospital is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I or Clinical Dietitian II to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide Medical Nutrition Therapy and nutrition counseling for patients in program areas as assigned at our Downtown Campus.
University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center Downtown (located at 500 E. Market Street, Iowa City, IA) is a 194-bed hospital that became part of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic health system on Jan. 31, 2024.
Other Duties:
Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients.
Assesses nutritional status and provides nutrition counseling on appropriate diet.
Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs.
Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects.
Participates as a preceptor for the Master of Clinical Nutrition students - educates students with on-the-job training, evaluates students, provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel.
Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and development including research for publication/presentation, lead monthly CEU program for dietitian staff, obtain advanced credentialing, serve as a clinical resource to peers.
Conduct group education sessions for the outpatient Cardiac Rehab population.
Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
Education / Experience / Certifications and Qualifications: :
Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Excellent written and verbal communication
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
Must demonstrate experience working effectively in a diverse environment
Certifications (Clinical Dietitian I and Clinical Dietitian II)
Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required
Licensure by the State of Iowa is required
Benefits:
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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Rate of Pay: (Optional)
Clinical Dietitian II - 07 Clinical Dietitian I - 05
Contact info:
Emilio Villagrana (Talent Acquisition Specialist)
emilio-villagrana@uiowa.edu or 319-359-6378.
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