Dietitian

Clinical Dietitian

Job Description:

• Responsible for the dietary approach to the nutritional component of patient care
• Plan and provide nutritional education to patients, families, staff, and community groups

Responsibilities:

• Assess the needs of patients and families, providing appropriate teaching and making necessary referrals for continuity of care
• Develop an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team
• Deliver high-quality care while demonstrating knowledge and clinical skills, adhering to established policies, procedures, and standards of care
• Conduct clinical education classes for outpatients, staff, and community education requests, such as Cardiac Rehab and Pulmonary Rehab
• Utilize critical thinking in making independent judgments and maintain responsibility and accountability for the knowledge of the condition of assigned patients

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition from an accredited program
• Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the state of Iowa or registry eligible
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all ages of the patients served on assigned unit
• Able to perform physical assessment on patients that meet the criteria

Professional Development:

• Commitment to team development and being recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare
• Equipping with support and development opportunities as an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience

Community Overview:

• Be an essential part of our core purpose - to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• Experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve

Benefits:

• Competitive Total Rewards program offering benefits options that align with your needs and priorities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensuring a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation