Pediatric Oncology Clinical Dietitian II

The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Behavioral Health Clinical Dietitian. Uses Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for the pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant outpatient and inpatient populations.  Teaches master’s of clinical nutrition 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.  

• Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for complex patients.
• Assesses nutritional status and instructs/counsels on appropriate diet.
• Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees concerning problems affecting patients’ food habits and needs.
• Participates in health team rounds and short-term projects.
• Participates on Clinical Master’s selection committee.  Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students.  Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
• Educates/trains new personnel as assigned and acts as a mentor to new personnel.
• Conducts peer chart reviews/audits for Dietitian I.
• Seeks opportunities to enhance one’s own professional knowledge, skills, and development including research for publication/presentation, lead monthly CEU program for dietitian staff, obtain advanced credentialing, serve as a clinical resource to peers.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the public. 

University of Iowa Health Care — 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 classification, Req 25005529, or Clinical Dietitian II classification, Req 25005530, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which classification you which to be considered or both in your application. 

Percent of Time: 100%

Pay Grade: Clinical Dietitian II 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

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
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Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Food and Nutrition or Dietetics or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5 years of clinical nutrition experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Demonstrated competency of patient care in the pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant outpatient and inpatient populations. 
• Experience in 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