Clinical Dietitian

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated full-time Clinical Dietitian to join our dynamic team at the Woodward Resource Center (WRC).

Are you ready to embark on a fulfilling career path that not only offers professional growth but also allows you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others? At WRC, we're more than just a healthcare facility, we're a community dedicated to empowering individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to lead fulfilling lives. From the moment individuals walk through our doors, we're committed to offering personalized support and quality care tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.

What You'll Do

As a Clinical Dietitian at WRC, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional care and support. Your responsibilities will include:

• Comprehensive Assessments: Monitor the nutritional status of assigned individuals. Complete assessment of individuals' nutritional status. Implement appropriate nutritional plans of care, documenting progress and services provided. Complete meal and snack monitoring. Approve and implement diet orders.
• Implementation: Assist in the overall planning and implementation of nutrition services. Participate in menu development to meet standards for general diets, the federal school lunch program, and other clinical and regulating requirements. Develop flow sheets for therapeutic diets and recipes for meal preps. Write individualized therapeutic diets as needed.
• Training: Develop and present staff training such as new employee training of meal service and Physical Nutritional Management standards, special nutrition and dysphagia plans, meal planning, and sanitation.
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans, fostering a collaborative approach that prioritizes the well-being of each individual.

Applicants will be required to complete a background check to be considered for this position.

Benefits of Joining WRC

Working for the State of Iowa comes with its perks. In addition to a competitive salary, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Health and dental insurance packages to keep you and your family healthy at a low cost with outstanding coverage!
• Paid Time Off: Take time to recharge with paid time off, including vacation(96 hours/year to begin, increasing with years of service), sick leave (144 hours/year), and paid holidays (9 days/year).
• Retirement Plans: Participate in retirement plans such as IPERS (employees contribute 6.29% and the State of Iowa contributes 9.44%) as well as our Retirement Investors Club (RIC), Employer Sponsored Retirement Plan (the State of Iowa matches dollar for dollar up to $75/month).
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Take advantage of flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent care expenses.
• Insurance Coverage: Benefit from life insurance and free long-term disability insurance for added peace of mind.
• Employee Assistance Program: Access resources and support through our Employee Assistance Program for personal and professional challenges.
• Employee Discount Programs: Enjoy discounts on a variety of goods and services through our employee discount programs.

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Join Us Today

If you are a professional individual who takes pride in providing quality dietary services, we encourage you to apply for the Clinical Dietitian position at WRC. Join us in making a positive difference in the lives of those we serve.

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HHS values those with “lived experience” and encourages adults who were fostered as youth, foster parents, and/or parents who were in the DHS system to apply. Minorities, women, persons with disabilities and veterans are encouraged to apply (Hearing and Speech Impaired – Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942 TDD).

Our agency uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees.  To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify.