Clinical Dietician

Salary : $53,851.20 - $81,806.40 Annually
Location : Coralville - 52241 - Johnson County, IA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-03398
Agency: 244 Corrections - Iowa Medical and Classification Center (Oakdale)
Opening Date: 06/16/2026
Closing Date: 9/30/2026 11:59 PM Central
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Job Description

Only applicants who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and meet all selective requirements (listed below) will be placed on the eligible list.

This role involves providing essential dietary and nutritional support to incarcerated individuals and patients through individualized consultation, assessment and follow up care.


Key responsibilities include:
Recommend modified diets, snacks and other dietary accommodations based on medical indications.
Provide nutritional education for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, weight management, hypertension, and other nutrition related topics.
Serve as a liaison between the Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) Dietary and Health Services Department.
Complete nutrition assessments for all new admissions to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital within the allotted time frame and audit patient meal trays monthly to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines.
The role requires Licensure and Registration as a Clinical Dietician, strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple departments, patients and incarcerated individuals and the ability to document all dietetic and nutrition related encounters and audit findings accurately.
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Selectives

899 Registered Dietitian
Registered as a dietician by the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Registration is given based on completion of requisite continuing education courses and payment of registration fees. When registered, the person is assigned an "R" number.

Minimum Qualification Requirements


License to practice as a Dietitian in the State of Iowa, as issued by the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners.
NOTE: Please include your State of Iowa or Compact State License Number when submitting your application
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Do you understand that the information provided on your application and resume must be truthful, honest, and accurate to the best of your knowledge?


Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa.

• Yes - I understand and agree
• No

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Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq?

• No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq
• Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq

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Are you licensed to practice as a Dietitian in the State of Iowa, as issued by the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners and have you included your license information with your application?

• Yes
• No

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Registered Dietitian
Does your application demonstrate that you are registered as a dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration?Registration is given based on completion of requisite continuing education courses and payment of registration fees. When registered, the person is assigned an "R" number.

• Yes
• No

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