Dietitian (RD)

Overview

Are you passionate about helping patients heal through nutrition? Join our care team as a Registered Dietitian (RD) and play a vital role in improving health outcomes through personalized, evidence-based nutrition care.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program. • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and develop individualized care plans
• Deliver and adjust medical nutrition therapy based on patient needs and clinical status
• Monitor progress using key indicators like labs, weight, and overall condition
• Document care clearly and accurately in the electronic medical record. 
• Provide tailored nutrition education to patients, families, and care teams
• Develop and update educational materials to support diverse patient needs
• Promote understanding of nutrition’s role in recovery and wellness. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds, care conferences, and hospital committees
• Partner with providers to optimize treatment plans and ensure safe, effective care 

Qualifications

Education:  

• Master’s degree in Dietetics or a related field meeting Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) requirements (required for candidates credentialed after January 1, 2024) 
• Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or AND approved field accepted for those credentialed prior to 2024 
• Completion of an accredited dietetic internship, coordinated program, or postgraduate program (required) 

Experience:  

• 1+ year of experience as a clinical dietitian in an acute care setting (preferred for entry-level candidates)
• 3+ years of acute care clinical experience (preferred for advanced-level candidates) 

License(s)/Certification(s):  

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required upon hire) 
• Active state licensure/certification as a Dietitian (based on state of practice) (required upon hire) 
• Completion of required state-specific mandatory reporter training (child and dependent adult abuse) within 90 days of hire 
• Preferred Certifications (nice to have)  
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) 
• Certified Nutrition Support Clinician (CNSC) 
• Board Certification in specialty areas (Oncology, Gerontology, Renal, or Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition)