What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian-Diabetes Education position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- Sign On Bonus: $10,000
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .8
- Department: Diabetes Education
- Shift: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
- Job ID: 170862
Overview
Clinical Dietician
UnityPoint Health- Fort Dodge
Full-time, 32 hours per week
Responsible for education to outpatients, inpatients and other staff/community groups as requested by manager related to diabetes and existing population.
Why UnityPoint Health?
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.
Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:
- Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
- Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
- Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.
With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.
And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.
Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.
Responsibilities
- Provide personalized nutrition screening, assessment & education for all ages at our Diabetes Center & Healthy Living Department.
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare pros to deliver top-notch outpatient care.
- Lead community and professional workshops, plus nutrition consulting across UnityPoint Fort Dodge and partners.
- Help shape innovative programs and coach employee wellness.
- Embrace varied caseloads, continuous learning, and ensure compliance with hospital policies.
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Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition. Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) approved program
Experience:
Participates in hospital-wide orientation and thorough department orientation including completion of Skills Inventory.
Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served.
License(s)/Certification(s):
Licensed by the Iowa State Board of Dietetics Examiners, Valid Iowa driver’s license.
Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification preferred.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Ability to function effectively within team environment. Ability to exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships and adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively and be able to organize and plan effectively. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for education of population served. Constantly demonstrates positive guest relations. Ability to prepare and give presentations to populations across the age span related to Healthy Living and disease prevention.
Salary : $10,000
