Clinical Dietician

Key Responsibilities

• Recommend modified diets, snacks and other dietary accommodations based on medical indications.
• Provide nutritional education for diabetes, hyperlipidemia, weight management, hypertension, and other nutrition related topics.
• Serve as a liaison between the Iowa Medical and Classification Center (IMCC) Dietary and Health Services Department.
• Complete nutrition assessments for all new admissions to the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital within the allotted time frame.
• Audit patient meal trays monthly to ensure compliance with dietary guidelines.

Requirements

• Licensure and Registration as a Clinical Dietician.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate with multiple departments, patients and incarcerated individuals.
• The ability to document all dietetic and nutrition related encounters and audit findings accurately.

Qualifications

• Licenses to practice as a Dietitian in the State of Iowa, as issued by the Iowa Board of Dietetic Examiners.

Skills

• Knowledge of dietary guidelines and modifications.
• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
• Proficiency in documentation and auditing processes.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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E-Verify and Right to Work

The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization. For more information, please visit www.e-verify.gov.