Class Code: 07344
IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES –
HUMAN RESOURCES
CLINICAL DIETITIAN
DEFINITION
Performs the work assignments of a clinical dietitian in a State
facility, developing general and therapeutic diets, completing nutritional
assessments, and implementing nutritional plans of care using professionally
accepted methods; performs related work as required.
The Work Examples and Competencies
listed are for illustrative purposes only and not intended to be the primary basis
for position classification decisions.
WORK EXAMPLES
Assists in planning menus compliant with applicable regulations. Modifies menus for therapeutic diets.
Oversees the writing of all individual therapeutic
diets for clients, and assures that correct procedures in implementing diets
are followed.
Participates in rounds with medical teams.
Maintains or oversees the maintenance of diet
prescriptions, nourishment orders, and dietary client files.
Completes nutritional assessments, utilizing
laboratory data, observation, medical and diet history, and client
preferences. Develops and implements
nutrition plan of care.
Counsels and educates clients on healthy eating and
therapeutic diet strategies to accomplish nutrition therapy.
Instructs staff in the preparation and serving of
special dietary foods and menus using individual instruction or in-service
training.
COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
Knowledge of dietetics, including nutrition, food cost, availability and
adaptability of food for modified diets.
Knowledge of medical terminology.
Knowledge of the current standards, literature,
trends, and developments in the field of dietetics.
Ability to modify menus for medically ordered diets.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relations with the clients, guardians and staff of all levels.
Ability to develop nutritional approaches to meet the
unique needs of the population served.
Ability to maintain appropriate dietary records.
Displays high standards of ethical conduct. Exhibits honesty and integrity. Refrains from
theft-related, dishonest or unethical behavior.
Works and communicates with internal and external
clients and customers to meet their needs in a polite, courteous, and
cooperative manner. Committed to quality
service.
Displays a high level of initiative, effort and
commitment towards completing assignments efficiently.
Works with minimal supervision. Demonstrates responsible behavior and
attention to detail.
Responds appropriately to supervision. Follows policy and cooperates with supervisors.
Aligns behavior with the needs, priorities and goals
of the organization.
Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust,
and group identity. Fosters commitment
and team spirit.
Expresses information to individuals or groups
effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the
information. Listens to others and
responds appropriately.
License to practice as a Dietitian in the State of
Effective Date: 3/07
DF