Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day Shift

Description:

POSITION PURPOSE:

Collaborates with members of the health care team to provide optimal medical nutrition therapy in accordance with established standards of care. Identifies patients at risk and assesses nutrition needs according to age specific physiological and developmental assessment criteria. Designs, coordinates and implements nutrition care plans, monitors outcomes of intervention and adjusts when indicated.  Participates in performance improvement, employee/staff training, hospital committees, policy development, menu/product review and development of educational materials. Evaluates and maintains professional development/competency. Provides care to neonate to elderly clients in inpatient, outpatient, and shared service settings. Supports the highest possible patient satisfaction levels.

Details:

Your best life. Our one purpose.

At MercyOne, we own our actions to achieve our larger goals. We invest in great people and ask that you make each experience your responsibility.

What we offer:

We care about your well-being, both physical and mental, which is why our benefit package includes:

Wellness programsEducation reimbursementPersonalized health insurance plans including dental and visionPaid time offLong- and short-term leaveRetirement planningLife insurance coverage

What you will do:

Strong verbal and written communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills.Independent problem solving, decision-making, time management and leadership skills to perform job duties.Computer skills required. Familiarity with an electronic medical record system preferred.Self-starter and motivated individual who can perform job duties with limited supervision.Ability to interpret and evaluate medical, nutritional and related data.

What we are looking for:

Bachelor’s degree in Coordinated Program or Dietetic Program in Dietetics and DieteticInternship or pre-professional practice program accredited by the Accreditation Counsel on Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND) of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND).Registered with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR). Licensed or eligible to be licensed with the State of Iowa.One year of experience in hospital setting is preferred.Child and Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter Training is required within 6 months of hire and every 3years thereafter.

MercyOne Eastern Iowa provides exceptional, personalized care to Dubuque, Dyersville, Elkader, Clinton and surrounding areas providing more than 300 licensed beds. MercyOne Eastern Iowa operates four medical centers in Dubuque, Elkader, Dyersville and Clinton. Our facility in Clinton has branches in Fulton specializing in family medicine and Savanna Home Health & Hospice Care based in Illinois.

MercyOne Dubuque Medical CenterMercyOne Dyersville Medical CenterMercyOne Elkader Medical CenterMercyOne Clinton Medical Center

With a history dating back more than 130 years, MercyOne Eastern Iowa has grown through expansions, acquisitions, and consolidations to help provide exceptional, personalized care to our communities. Our four medical centers employ over 2,000 colleagues and medical staff improving access and creating an even higher level of care coordination to benefit patients and communities throughout the region.

Our Mission:

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values:

ReverenceCommitment to Those Who are PoorSafetyJusticeStewardshipIntegrity

Our Vision:

We will be the most trusted health partner for life.

Our Actions:

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

Listen to understand.Learn continuously.Keep it simple.Create solutions.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
 

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.