Dietitian at UnityPoint Health

Sioux City, Iowa, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Nutritional Care, Nutritional Assessment, Nutrition Interventions, Diet Safety, Food Safety, Team Collaboration, Documentation, Regulatory Compliance, Communication, Patient Education, Medical History Evaluation, Dietary Recommendations, Interdisciplinary Teamwork, Professional Competency, Ethical Behavior, CPR Certification

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Description

Overview Dietitian PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) Monday-Friday 8:00AM-4:30PM Full Time Benefits $10,000 Sign On Bonus, if external Why UnityPoint Health? 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. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: 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. 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 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. Find out more about Siouxland PACE at Siouxland PACE | UnityPoint Health - Sioux City, Iowa. • 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 Bachelor 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 insurance #UPC123

Responsibilities

The Dietitian plans and provides nutritional care for PACE participants, assessing their nutritional needs and developing care plans. They also instruct participants and staff on diet and food safety while maintaining compliance with regulations.