Pediatric Relief Clinical Dietitian I / Dietitian II

Pediatric Relief Clinical Dietitian I / Dietitian II 🔍 Iowa City, Iowa, United States 📁 Hospitality/Housekeeping/Food Service 📅    Feb 13, 2026 Post Date 📅    25005529 Requisition # Apply for Job Share this Job Sign Up for Job Alerts The University of Iowa Health Care department of Food & Nutrition is seeking a Pediatric Inpatient Clinical Dietitian. This position u ses Nutrition Care Process to assess, evaluate, and provide medical nutrition therapy and nutrition counseling for pediatric patients. 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.

• Provides quality patient care including nutrition screening, evaluation, assessment, treatment, and documentation of patient care plan appropriate for patient.
• Educates students with on-the-job training. Evaluates students. Provides students with necessary support and assistance to ensure work is completed.
• Assesses nutrition status and instructs/counsels patient on appropriate diet.
• Participate as part of the medical team concerning problems affecting patients' food habits and needs and participate in health team rounds concerning patient care.
• Assist in the implementation of studies and short-term projects.
• Performs special projects as assigned.
• Participates as active member of departmental/hospital committees.
• Review and analyze production, maintenance of standards, costs and personnel utilization records to evaluate progress of work and to control or reduce costs.
• Maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students and the public.
• Assists other dietitians as needed.

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 or Clinical Dietitian II classification, based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specific which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

Percent of Time:

100%

Pay Grade:

Clinical Dietitian I 5 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan Clinical Dietitian II 7 https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/pay-plans/seiu-pay-plan

Salary:

$57,000 -

Commensurate 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 For more information about Why Iowa?, click here

Clinical Dietitian I:

Minimum Eligibility Requirements A Master's Degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience Candidates registered prior to January 01, 2024 a Bachelor's degree in Foods and Nutrition or Dietetics is required. Excellent written and verbal communication skills Certifications Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required Licensure by the State of Iowa is required

Clinical Dietitian II:

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 pediatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient setting. 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

Additional Information Classification Title:

Dietitian I Appointment Type:

SEIU Schedule:

Full-time Work Modality Options:

On Campus Compensation Pay Level:

05

Contact Information Organization:

Healthcare Contact Name:

Tamara Griffith Contact Email:

tamara-griffith@uiowa.edu 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 . Previous Job Searches My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. Go to Profile My Submissions Track your opportunities. My Submissions Are you a Military Veteran? Contact us to learn more about how to qualify for Veteran's Preference. Similar Listings Laundry Equipment Operator  Iowa City, Iowa, United States 📁 Hospitality/Housekeeping/Food Service 📅

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