The University of Iowa
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian I
The University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52245
Neonatal Intensive Care Clinical Dietitian I
The University of Iowa Healthcare department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Clinical Dietitian I to use the Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients in the 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 the Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients.
Teach 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 Healthcare—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 or Clinical Dietitian II, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which to be considered, or both.
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
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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.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
Contact Information
Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
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Use the Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for adult and geriatric outpatients and inpatients.
Teach 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 Healthcare—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 or Clinical Dietitian II, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which to be considered, or both.
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
For more information about Why Iowa?, click here
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.
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.
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.
Additional Information
Schedule: Full-time
Compensation
Contact Information
Contact Name: Tamara Griffith
Equal opportunity employer The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, or associational preferences.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance or accommodations with the application or interview process may contact University Human Resources/Faculty and Staff Disability Services, (319) 335-2660 or fsds@uiowa.edu. For jobs in UI Health care, please contact UI Health care Leave & Disability Administration at 319-356-7543.
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