Dietitian

• Clinical Dietitian - Marshalltown, IA
• Dietitian PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) - Waterloo, IA

Competitive Pay & Full-Time Benefits

Sign-On Bonus For Qualifiying Role

Relocation Assistance Available for Qualifying Role

As a Dietitian, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional care and education to patients/participants. This includes assessing nutritional needs, developing and implementing care plans, and evaluating outcomes. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient care and maintain professional competency through ongoing development.

Why UnityPoint Health? 

• Commitment to our Team – For the third consecutive year, we're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team members. 
• Culture – At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve. 
• Benefits – Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. 
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment – We’re committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. 
• Development – We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. 
• Community Involvement – Be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. 

Visit https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.org/ to hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient/participant needs, including medical history, laboratory data, and nutritional requirements. Develops individualized care plans using a collaborative approach with the patient/family/participant and healthcare team.
• Implements interventions and provides education to patients/participants, families, and staff on topics such as diet, food safety, disease management, and medication adherence.
• Documents pertinent information in medical records and care plans. Attends interdisciplinary team meetings and communicates effectively with healthcare providers and contracted services.
• Maintains a working knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations, including HIPAA and compliance requirements for federally funded healthcare programs. Adheres to ethical principles and organizational policies and procedures.
• Maintains current licenses and certifications, completes required annual education and competency training, and stays abreast of current healthcare practices and standards.

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Food and Nutrition from an accredited program that meets the requirements of the American Dietetic Association (or Commission on Dietetic Registration) for the registration examination.
• Successful completion of an internship or coordinated undergraduate program that meets the American Dietetic Association (or Commission on Dietetic Registration) guidelines.

Registration and Licensure

• Registered (or registration eligible) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration AND Licensed (or license eligible) with the State of Iowa.

Certifications

• Current CPR/BCLS certification
• Maintain current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
• Maintain American National Standards Institute accredited food protection/safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Protection Manager/Certified Food Safety Manager) - (may be obtained within 90 days for new hires)

Skills

• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work within an interdisciplinary team setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to manage changing priorities.
• Use of Microsoft office products

About UnityPoint Health

At UnityPoint Health, we put people first. And we start from the inside out. We care deeply about making UnityPoint Health a great place to work because our team members are the compassionate core of who we are and how we serve. We're proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for three years in a row. We've worked diligently to invest in team members in three key areas: Team Member Empowerment – In 2021, we raised minimum pay to $15 per hour and provided all team members with COVID appreciation bonuses. We also updated our onboarding and orientation process to enhance the first impressions and experiences of new team members.Diversity Jobs Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) – We have a Chief Diversity Officer to lead our enterprise DEI efforts, ensuring everyone here feels like they belong. Our employee resource groups give team members the opportunity to share experiences and discuss strategies to make UnityPoint Health a more inclusive work environment, which includes providing a safe space for LGBTQ+ team members to do and feel their best. Leadership Effectiveness – UnityPoint Health offers resources around teambuild...ing, engagement and retention to help leaders and team members continue to grow in their careers. We also support team members through performance management, merit increases and a special You Matter Day, and we offer recognition opportunities like Honoring YOU, where leaders and team members can commend colleagues for accomplishments, big and small. Career Development – Our Career Pathways program helps eligible team members further their training and transition into in-demand healthcare roles.

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