Job Description

If you are looking to put your dietitian expertise to work advancing an incredible, life-changingmission, ChildServehas an excitingposition for you to consider. We have an opportunity for aRegistered Clinical Dietitianto join our team. In this role, you will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) to patients, develop nutrition-related care plans, and provide nutrition education to staff, children, and families.

Schedule:Monday - Friday, generally 8am - 5pm

What You'll Do

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

• Perform comprehensive, individualized nutrition assessments using the Nutrition Care Process, according to the Standards of Practice in Nutrition Care for RDN’s.
• Implement the Nutrition Care Process to ensure individual health/nutritional goals are established, monitored and achieved.
• Recommend/prescribe nutrition-related diets, diet modifications, nutrition support regimens for clients as directed within the organizational/state regulations.
• Provide developmentally appropriate nutrition counseling and education to clients and their families.

Nutrition Education

• Instruct children/clients and their families, physician and/or healthcare personnel in principles of nutrition and recommended modifications.
• Counsel children/clients and their families on making recommended changes to improve their quality of life.
• Advise children and their families on nutrition principles, dietary plans and modifications, and food selection and preparation.

Dietary Oversight

• Formulate individualized menus for therapeutic diets as indicated.
• Coordinate with Dietary Department to ensure adequate staff training and implementation of safe and accurate meals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

What You'll Need

• Required: Related bachelor's program. Master's program preferred.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Academy for Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Three years of full-time work as a Registered Dietitian in a healthcare setting required. Pediatric experience required.
• Must be a Licensed Dietitian with the State of Iowa. Board certification as a specialist in pediatric nutrition (CSP) preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively in reading, writing, and speaking the English language.

Not sure if you hit 100% of the position expectations? Let's talk! Reach out to our Talent Acquisition team by emailingCareers@childserve.org

Make a Difference Every Day at ChildServe

• ChildServepartners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live agreatlife.
• ChildServeis a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa’s only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs.
• ChildServe’sfour key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. With a coordinated approach to care delivery, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can address their child’s needs in one location.
• Established in 1928, ChildServeproudly provides more than 30 pediatric specialty services to nearly 6,000 children in Iowa each year.

ChildServeis committed to working with and providing reasonableaccommodationsto applicants with disabilities. To request assistance with the application process, please emailcareers@childserve.org ChildServeis an Equal Opportunity Employer.