Registered Dietitian – PACE Program
Fort Dodge, Iowa
UnityPoint at Home

Dietitian Position - Sioux City, Iowa

Job Type

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
• Full-time benefits available

Job Description

• Provide nutritional care for elderly participants in the PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) program.
• Work under supervision of the PACE Program Manager as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Assess nutritional needs, develop and implement care plans, and evaluate outcomes.
• Maintain professional competency and adhere to applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Obtain and evaluate nutritional and medical history, lab data, medications, and diet orders.
• Recommend and implement nutrition interventions to support medical diagnoses.
• Complete nutrition assessments per regulatory guidelines to assist in care planning.
• Educate participants, families, staff, and contracted providers on diet, food safety, and sanitation.
• Document participant information in electronic medical records and care plans.
• Participate in daily interdisciplinary team meetings and other team activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Dietetics and/or Food and Nutrition meeting or exceeding American Dietetic Association requirements.
• Successful completion of an internship or coordinated undergraduate program per American Dietetic Association guidelines.

Licenses/Certifications

• Registered or registration-eligible with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Licensed or license-eligible in the State of Iowa.
• Current CPR/BCLS certification.
• Maintains current Adult Mandatory Reporter status.
• Holds or will obtain within 90 days an ANSI-accredited food protection/safety certification (e.g., ServSafe Food Protection Manager).
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Skills and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication skills for interaction with participants, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage changing priorities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.

Certifications Required

• BCLS
• CPR
• Registered Dietitian Certification

State License

• Iowa (Compact allowed)

Work Environment & Culture

• Commitment to a culture of belonging, valuing diversity and inclusion.
• Supportive environment with professional development opportunities.
• Comprehensive benefits including paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching, health and dental insurance, paid holidays, disability coverage, pet insurance, tuition reimbursement, and adoption assistance.
• Recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare.

Note: Contract length not specified; position is permanent.