Clinical Dietitian-Diabetes Education

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Full-time, 32 hours per week

Responsible for education to outpatients, inpatients and other staff/community groups as requested by manager related to diabetes and existing population.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Job

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and 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.

• Provide personalized nutrition screening, assessment & education for all ages at our Diabetes Center & Healthy Living Department.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare professionals to deliver top-notch outpatient care.
• Lead community and professional workshops, plus nutrition consulting across UnityPoint Fort Dodge and partners.
• Help shape innovative programs and coach employee wellness.
• Embrace varied caseloads, continuous learning, and ensure compliance with hospital policies.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics/Nutrition. Completion of an accredited Dietetic Internship or equivalent Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics approved program.
• Experience:
  
  Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population served. Participate in hospital-wide orientation and thorough department orientation including completion of Skills Inventory.
• License/Certification:
  Licensed by the Iowa State Board of Dietetics Examiners, Valid Iowa driver’s license. Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist certification preferred.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
  Ability to function effectively within team environment, exercise good judgment, maintain effective interpersonal relationships, adapt to change, evaluate critically and think creatively, and be able to organize and plan effectively. Must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills required for education of population served. Ability to prepare and give presentations to populations across the age span related to Healthy Living and disease prevention.

Entry level

Full-time

Health Care Provider

Hospitals and Health Care