Dietitian
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint Clinic- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Dietitian. Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Full Time Benefits.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic- PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Dietitian. Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM. Full Time Benefits.
Under supervision by the PACE Program Manager, plans and provides nutritional care for Siouxland PACE participants as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Assesses nutritional needs, develops and implements nutritional care plans, and evaluates and reports these results appropriately. Maintains professional competency and skills required for professional practice.
Responsibilities
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable PACE Federal, State, and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, as well as other policies and procedures in order to assure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical, and professional behavior.
- Obtains and evaluates nutritional and medical history, laboratory data, test results, current medications, current diet orders and nutritional regimen to determine participant's estimated nutritional needs.
- Recommends and implements nutrition interventions that assist in maintaining or improving nutritional-related medical diagnoses.
- Completes nutrition assessments for participants per regulatory guidelines and when needed to assist in developing participant's plan of care and service delivery requests.
- Instructs participants, family members, staff and contracted providers/facilities on diet, food safety and sanitation.
- Documents pertinent participant information in the electronic medical record (EMR) and the participant plan of care.
- Attends Interdisciplinary Team meetings daily and team activities when scheduled.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education
- After January 1, 2024, Master's degree in dietetics or degree that meets the requirements of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
- 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.
- Successful completion of internship or coordinated undergraduate program that meets the American Dietetic Association guidelines.
License(s)/Certification(s)
- Registration or registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed or licensed eligible with the State of Iowa
- Current CPR/BCLS certification
- Maintains current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
- Maintains American National Standards Institute accredited food protection/safety certification (i.e. ServSafe Food Protection Manager/Certified Food Safety Manager) or obtained within 90 days for new hire.
- Valid driver's license
- Valid Auto insurance
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
- Effective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionals
- Ability to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the program
- Use of Microsoft office products.
Requirements
- Master's degree in dietetics or qualifying degree (post Jan 1, 2024)
- Bachelor's degree in dietetics with RD credential prior to Jan 1, 2024
- Successful completion of internship or coordinated undergraduate program
- Registration or registration eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Licensed or licensed eligible with the State of Iowa
- Current CPR/BCLS certification
- Current Adult Mandatory Reporter status
- ANSI accredited food protection/safety certification (e.g., ServSafe) or obtained within 90 days
- Valid driver's license
- Valid auto insurance
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work within an Interdisciplinary Team setting
- Strong organizational skills
- Able to manage changing priorities
- Use of Microsoft Office products
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- 401(k) Matching
- Employee recognition program
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid holidays
- Short-term disability
- Long-term disability
- Pet insurance
- Daily Pay
- Tuition reimbursement
- Adoption assistance
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.