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Clinical Dietitian II
Company : Catholic Health Initiatives
Location : Council Bluffs, IA, 51503-3128
Job Type : Full Time
Salary : 24.27-36.1 HOUR
Date Posted : 29 December 2025
Job Summary and Responsibilities
**Sign-on Bonus Eligible - $10k**
**Tuition Reimbursement - $10k**
As a Clinical Dietitian, you will provide expert nutrition care, developing and implementing individualized plans to improve patient health outcomes.
Every day you will clearly communicate nutritional data across all systems and participate in health team meetings as the resident nutrition expert.
To be successful in this role, you will integrate robust clinical expertise with empathetic, evidence-based care, consistently adhering to professional standards and fostering effective communication with patients and healthcare teams.
- Conducts patient screening in accordance with specialized clinical guidelines for those at a specific nutritional risk. Performs nutritional assessment using age and gender appropriate standards, cultural, religious and ethnic backgrounds; and utilizing validated assessment tools resulting in nutrition related diagnosis when indicated. Conducts routine screening to identify patients at nutritional risk. Collaborates within an interdisciplinary environment to contribute to facilitating care and identifying patients at nutrition risk or needing higher levels of care.
- Implements targeted and specific nutrition intervention(s) based on the specific medical condition. Provides customized nutrition education to patients and/or families and caregivers. Actively participates as a member of the multi-specialty, interdisciplinary care team to contribute toward overall patient care. Closely monitors, evaluates and rescreens patient nutrition status as appropriate. Updates plan of care as necessary. Follow up with patients as needed.
- Develops an intervention plan which includes appropriate feeding route, mode, and nutrition prescription unique to patient's specific needs, in accordance with physicians' orders. Monitors and evaluates patient response to interventions by meeting specific measurable goals documented in the nutrition care plan in a timely and thorough manner in the medical record. CA Only: For neonates and pediatric patients, coordinates nutrition services with California Children's Services (CCS). Must be a California Children's Services (CCS) paneled provider if providing nutrition care to NICU or pediatric patients with a CCS-approved facility.
- Collaborates with the Food and Nutrition Services team to enhance patient experience. This includes participating in test trays, menu reviews, periodic auditing of trayline for accuracy of diet orders, validating menu compliance with the facility Diet Manual Handbook and Nutrition Care Manual (NCM), supporting with patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, etc.), maintaining communication with patients, staff, and guests and providing excellent customer service. Participates in peer reviews and chart audits, and collaborates in Diet Manual Handbook training for all clinical staff (new registered dietitians, nurses, therapists, physicians, etc.), including how to access it in hard and soft copy. Supports in the training/development of Clinical Dietitian I, patient interactive positions (i.e. dietitians, diet clerks, interns, etc.) as well as other positions as needed. This may include leading Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) training sessions and workshops for overall hospital clinical staff such as nurses, therapists, and physicians.
- Functions routinely with high acuity patients requiring advanced competency to provide expert level of care and nutrition therapy in Neonatal intensive care units, Pediatric units, enteral/parenteral nutrition support and order writing privileges, oncology, renal, diabetes, and gerontology.
Required
- Bachelors Other completion of accredited dietetics program (ACEND - Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition Dietetics). and Three (3) years acute care hospital or similar experience working with patients in more complex levels of care to specialized populations., upon hire
- Dietitian License: IA & NE, upon hire
Preferred
- Board Cert Spec Oncology Nutrtion, upon hire or
- Board Certified Pediatric, upon hire or
- Board Certified Nutrition Supp, upon hire or
- Certified Diabetes Educator, upon hire or
- Lifestyle & Weight Management Consultant, upon hire
At CHI Health Mercy Council Bluffs, patients are at the heart of our care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical services include a new pavilion featuring enhancements in heart and vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.
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Frequently asked questions
The Clinical Dietitian II position demands advanced expertise, including three years of acute care experience and clinical nutrition interventions for complex cases like oncology and neonatal care. This contrasts with entry-level roles that focus more on foundational nutrition support and supervised patient care.
Pursuing credentials like Board Certified Specialist in Oncology Nutrition or Certified Diabetes Educator can significantly enhance career prospects. These certifications align well with the clinical demands seen in Iowa hospitals, elevating a dietitian’s qualifications for specialized patient care.
Daily duties include conducting nutritional screenings, collaborating in multidisciplinary meetings, tailoring nutrition plans for high-risk patients, and ensuring precise documentation. This role requires balancing clinical expertise with empathetic communication across healthcare teams.
Catholic Health Initiatives offers a $10,000 tuition reimbursement and opportunities to lead medical nutrition therapy workshops, fostering continuous education. The environment encourages dietitians to grow as clinical experts while actively mentoring peers and interns.
Beyond the competitive sign-on bonus, staff enjoy access to a healing-focused campus and involvement in specialized clinical programs like oncology and NICU nutrition, enhancing both professional satisfaction and patient impact.
Clinical Dietitian II salaries in Council Bluffs typically range from $65,000 to $80,000 annually, reflecting competitive pay for acute care dietitians in the Midwest. This range aligns with the area's cost of living and demand for specialized nutrition experts.
Demand for experienced clinical dietitians in Council Bluffs is moderate, with preference for candidates holding multiple certifications and acute care experience. Hospitals like Catholic Health Initiatives prioritize those adept in complex patient nutrition and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Council Bluffs offers manageable commute times with accessible roadways and public transit options. However, candidates should consider seasonal weather impacts on travel and proximity to the Catholic Health Initiatives campus when evaluating daily logistics.
Catholic Health Initiatives emphasizes a holistic patient care philosophy, integrating nutrition with spiritual and emotional healing. The role also includes leadership in diet manual training and active participation in multidisciplinary teams, setting it apart from typical clinical dietitian duties.
The organization fosters a collaborative environment where dietitians contribute to menu audits, patient education, and interdisciplinary care plans. This approach balances clinical rigor with teamwork, enhancing both patient nutrition results and workplace culture.