Behavioral Health Clinical Dietitian I / Dietitian II

Description

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Dietitian. This position uses Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric inpatients on the behavioral health units. Teaches dietetic students. Participates in multidisciplinary teams and develops nutritional components of care. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's status according to age.

• 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.
• Functional supervision is exercised over Diet Clerks
• Assists other dietitians as needed.

University of Iowa Health Care - 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. ®

The department intends to hire one candidate from either Clinical Dietitian I classification or Clinical Dietitian II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

Percent of Time : 100%

Pay Grade :

Clinical Dietitian I 5

Clinical Dietitian II 7

Salary : $57,000 - Commensurate

Benefits Highlights :

Qualifications

Clinical Dietitian I

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Candidates registered prior to January 01, 2024 a Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required.

Certifications

Clinical Dietitian II

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Certifications

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 Tamara Griffith at tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu

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Hours :

Monday 10 : 00 a.m.-4 : 00 p.m.

Tuesday 10 : 00 a.m.- 4 : 00 p.m.

Wednesday 10 : 00 a.m.- 4 : 00 p.m.

Thursday 10 : 00 a.m.- 4 : 00 p.m.

Friday 10 : 00 a.m.-4 : 00 p.m.

Or by appointment

Contact TAHealthCareSupport@healthcare.uiowa.edu to schedule a time to visit.