What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Dietitian position at UnityPoint Health?
- Area of Interest: Allied Health
- FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.8
- Department: Diabetes Education
- Shift: Monday-Friday; 7:45am-4:00pm
- Job ID: 180405
Overview
Shift: Monday-Friday; 7:45 AM - 4:00 PM
Beyond patient care, you’ll also play an important role in quality improvement initiatives, resource management, and staying at the forefront of nutrition best practices and standards of care.
If you’re ready to combine science, compassion, and creativity to help patients thrive, we’d love to have you on our team-apply today and help us nourish healthier lives!
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 Medical Nutrition Therapy: Assess, diagnose, and implement nutrition care plans tailored to each patient’s needs. Monitor outcomes such as weight, labs, wound healing, and clinical progress.
- Educate & Empower: Offer nutrition education to patients, families, staff, and the community. Develop patient-centered materials and resources that support understanding and long-term health.
- Collaborate with Care Teams: Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, and interdisciplinary meetings. Communicate with providers to ensure safe, cost-effective, and high-quality nutrition therapy.
- Lead & Mentor: Guide dietetic technicians, interns, and students in delivering nutrition care. Contribute to hospital projects, quality improvement initiatives, and policy development.
- Drive Quality & Safety: Implement clinical projects, maintain the enteral formulary, and help advance patient safety goals in nutrition services.
Qualifications
Education:
- Master’s degree in dietetics or degree that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- Individuals credentialed as Registered Dietitians prior to January 1, 2024, are eligible with a Bachelor’s degree in dietetics or degree that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
- Successful completion of an internship coordinated undergraduate program, or post graduate program accredited by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics required.
Experience:
- One year of experience as an acute clinical dietitian for entry level practice or 3 years’ experience as an acute dietitian for advanced level practice is preferred.
License(s)/Certification(s):
- Lic Dietitian - Must hold a current license or certification specific to the state of employment
- IADHHS – Iowa Department of Health and Human Services
- IDFPR – Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation
- Wisconsin
- Reg Dietitian required
- CDR – Commission on Dietetic Registration