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Dietitian

Requisition ID
2026-177923
Category
Allied Health
Location
US-IA-Waterloo
Address
1825 Logan Ave
Affiliate
2520 UnityPoint Health Allen Hospital
City
Waterloo
Department
Clinical Dietetics
State
IA
FTE
1.0
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
Days 7:30 AM - 4 PM; weekend & holiday rotation
Work Type (Portal Searching)
Full Time Benefits
Sign On Bonus
$10,000

Overview

Dietitian

UnityPoint Health - Allen

Shift: Full-time days, 7:30 AM - 4 PM, weekend and holiday rotation

Benefits eligible

Potential sign-on bonus: $10,000 paid out over 2 years

 

Are you looking to make a meaningful impact and empower healthier lives? Join our team as a Clinical Dietitian! We’re looking for a dedicated professional who demonstrates strong clinical knowledge, excellent communication, and a passion for patient-centered care. In this role, you’ll help shape the nutritional care experience for patients and families, while working alongside a supportive and collaborative healthcare team.

 

 

 

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

  • Assess nutritional needs for patients and families, providing targeted education and timely referrals to ensure continuity of care.
  • Develop individualized plans of care using a collaborative, patient‑ and family‑focused approach.
  • Deliver exceptional care aligned with established policies, procedures, and standards of practice.
  • Utilize strong critical‑thinking skills and independent judgment to support patient outcomes.
  • Maintain responsibility and accountability for the nutritional status of assigned patients.
  • Provide clinical education for outpatient programs such as Cardiac Rehab, Pulmonary Rehab, in‑service staff trainings, and requested community sessions

 

Qualifications

Education:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics /Food and Nutrition from an accredited program.

Licensure/Certification:

  • Registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and licensed by the state of Iowa or registry eligible

Experience:

  • 1-2 years of hospital clinical Dietetic preferred

Other:

  • Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to all the ages of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Able to perform physical assessment on patients that meet the criteria. 
  • Writes, reads, comprehends, and speaks fluent English.
  • Basic computer knowledge using word, email, and internet.

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