Dietitian

Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Sioux City
Posted on: April 13, 2025

Job Description:

UPH Additional Information:Why UnityPoint Health?Commitment to our Team - 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.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Come for a fulfilling career and experience a culture guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.Benefits - Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Caring is what we do, and it starts with our team members: expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program as we support you both personally and professionally.You can only give your best when you feel your best, and we help you live well with dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members to give you peace of mind.We strive to make things easier and more personal in health care to set us apart from the rest, and you can experience that commitment through early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, a tuition reimbursement program designed to help you further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family in the way that works for you.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - At UnityPoint Health, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. Our collective goal is to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected.Development - We believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is an essential part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement - Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.Hear more from our team members about why UnityPoint Health is a great place to work at https://dayinthelife.unitypoint.orgOverview:DietitianPACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly)Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PMFull Time BenefitsUnder 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.Find out more about Siouxland PACE at Siouxland PACE - UnityPoint Health - Sioux City, Iowa.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:EducationBachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and/or food and nutrition that meets or exceeds the requirement by the American Dietetic Association for the registration examination.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 insuranceKnowledge/Skills/AbilitiesEffective oral and written communication skills to interact effectively with PACE participants, their families, and other health care professionalsAbility to effectively communicate and work within the Interdisciplinary Team setting.Strong organizational skills.Able to manage changing priorities per needs of the programUse of Microsoft office products.#upc123

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