Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian I

Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian I

The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in Stead Family Children's Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Newborn Nursery, and Neonatal Follow-Up Clinic. 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. Use Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients. Teaches Master of Clinical Nutrition Students. Participate in multidisciplinary teams and develop nutritional components of care. Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development appropriate to the patient's status according to age. University of Iowa Healthcarerecognized as one of the best hospitals in the United Statesis 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 or Clinical Dietitian II, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which to be considered or both. Percent of Time: 100% Pay Grade: 05 Benefits Highlights: 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.

Clinical Dietitian II Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience Excellent written and verbal communication 5-7 years of clinical nutrition experience Demonstrated competency of patient care in the neonatal patient population across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting. Experience making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas Certifications Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required Licensure by the State of Iowa is required Clinical Dietitian I Required Qualifications Master's Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Candidates registered prior to January 1 2024, a Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics is required. Excellent written and verbal communication Certifications Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required Licensure by the State of Iowa is required 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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Primary Location: Iowa City Job: Campus Services Organization: Healthcare Schedule: Regular Full-time