Dietitian II- Mission Cancer & Blood (Des Moines)

Mission Cancer + Blood, part of University of Iowa Health Care is seeking a Dietician I or Dietician II toprovide specialized oncology nutrition assessment, counseling, and medical nutrition therapy for patients in an outpatient oncology practice; collaborate with the clinical care team to manage treatment-related side effects, malnutrition, and enteral nutrition needs; and ensure timely documentation and coordination of nutrition services to support patient outcomes and practice operations.

The department intends to hire one candidate from either Dietician I (Req: 26001914)classification or Dietician II classification based on the qualifications of the successful candidate. Please specify which classification you which to be considered or both in your application.

Duties to Include:

Patient Care and Clinical Services

·       Perform comprehensive nutrition assessments for oncology patients throughout active treatment and survivorship

·       Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans aligned with diagnosis, treatment plan, and patient goals

·       Provide evidence-based nutrition counseling for treatment-related side effects (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, constipation, mucositis, taste changes, fatigue, cachexia)

·       Monitor patient progress, adjust interventions as needed, and provide follow-up care

Enteral Nutrition and Supply Coordination

·       Assess need for enteral nutrition and recommend appropriate feeding regimens

·       Educate patients and caregivers on tube feeding administration, safety, and troubleshooting

·       Coordinate enteral nutrition supplies and formulas with DME vendors

·       Monitor tolerance, adherence, and outcomes related to enteral nutrition

Care Coordination and Collaboration

·       Work collaboratively with physicians, APPs, nursing, social work, and other support services

·       Serve as a nutrition resource to clinical staff and leadership

·       Participate in multidisciplinary care planning and quality initiatives

Documentation, Billing and Compliance

·       Document nutrition assessments and interventions in the electronic medical record in accordance with practice standards

·       Ensure documentation supports appropriate coding and billing for nutrition services

·       Maintain compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and payer requirements

Practice and Program Support

·       Develop and maintain patient education materials related to oncology nutrition

·       Contribute to quality improvement, patient experience, and outcomes initiatives

·       Support practice goals related to comprehensive, value-based oncology care

Joining University of Iowa Health Care means becoming part of a world-class academic health system that offers a mission you can believe in, resources and support you need to excel, and a community where your impact is felt every day. We’re providing patient care with expertise and compassion, advancing groundbreaking research, and teaching and training tomorrow’s health care professionals. Together, we’re changing medicine and changing lives across Iowa and beyond.

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Percent of Time: 100%25

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours/ week, Hours generally worked between 7:00am-5:30pm

Location: Des Moines, IA Mission, Cancer & Blood

Pay Grade: https://hr.uiowa.edu/pay/guide-pay-plans

Benefits Highlights:

• Position located in Des Moines, Iowa
• Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans
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Required Qualifications:

·       A Master’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

·       Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration is required.

·       Licensure by the State of Iowa is required.

·       Reasonable (5 years’) clinical nutrition experience is required.

·       Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

·       Demonstrated competency of patient care in pediatric, adult, and geriatric populations across a wide range of medical conditions in the inpatient and outpatient setting.

·       Experience in making enteral and parenteral recommendations and selecting appropriate formulas.

Application Process: In order to be considered, applicants must upload a resume and cover letter (under submission relevant materials) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position. 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 7 calendar days.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification.

References: Five professional references will be requested and required at a later step in the recruitment process

This position is not eligible for university sponsorship for employment authorization. 

With additional questions, please reach out to Brenna Ballo (brenna-ballo@uiowa.edu)