A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
Hybrid position - the RD works closely with the interdisciplinary health care team to provide nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy that are integrated and compatible with the patient's medical program goals and objectives. Primary Responsibilities include developing and implementing care and medical nutrition therapy using established standards of care and practice protocols/guidelines; managing resources in a cost-effective manner, participating in performance improvement efforts; and maintaining professional competency and skills required for professional practice. What you will
Do:
Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk. Obtains timely and appropriate data and analyses/interprets data based on evidence-based standards. Maintains productivity standards and practices effective time management and prioritizing of tasks. Assists in development of new/existing programs and services. Maintains dietetic registration, state credentialing, and continuing education requirements. Assists in developing and revising patient education materials, clinical forms, and protocols and practice standards. Assists in achieving compliance with TJC standards and other regulatory agency standards. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies and procedures.
Hours/Schedule:
1.0 FTE; 80 hours per biweekly pay period; Typical hours 8am -4:30pm. Will require weekend and holidays on a rotating basis. Hybrid Position - 3 days on-site, 2 days remote
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree: Dietetics or related field Registered Dietitian (RD) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the American Dietetic Association within 6 months of hire and licensed by Iowa State Department of Health. Mandatory Reporter Must have comprehensive knowledge and application of nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy. Ability to communicate effectively in both written and verbal form to patients, public, medical staff and physicians. Ability to function independently on assigned patient care units. General knowledge of nutrient analysis, word processing and spreadsheet software. Position Highlights and Benefits We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes: Personalized health insurance, Dental & Vision plans Paid time off Long- and short-term leave Retirement planning Life insurance coverage
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties. MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa. MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we're 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
