Auto Insurance, Basic Life Support (BLS), Conferences, Dental Insurance, Dietetics, Formulary, Health Insurance, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Identify Issues, Mentoring, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Safety, Pharmacovigilance, Policy Development, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Training/Teaching, Tuition Reimbursement
Area of Interest: Allied Health
FTE: 0.8
Hours per pay period: 0.8
Department: Diabetes Education
Shift: Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
Job ID: 180405
Overview
Clinical Dietitian - Diabetes Education
UnityPoint Health - Fort Dodge
Full-time 32 hours per week - Monday-Friday 7:45am-4:00pm
10,000 Sign on Bonus
Make a real impact on patient health as a Dietitian RD at our hospital. Youll work closely with an interdisciplinary team to provide expert medical nutrition therapy, guide patients toward their wellness goals, and support optimal outcomes for every patient. This is your chance to apply your knowledge, skills, and compassion in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Why UnityPoint Health
At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Were proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Beckers 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 youre in. Here are just a few:
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401K matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental and health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short and long-term disability
- 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 patients 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: High school diploma or GED or equivalent.
- Experience:
- 1 year working with frail or elderly populations - Preferred
- 6 months transporting individuals with special mobility needs - Strongly Preferred
- Licenses & Certifications:
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association (required within 30 days)
- Valid Iowa Chauffeurs License - Required upon hire
- Proof of Auto Insurance - Required upon hire
- Child & Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training (IA & IL) - Required within 30 days