Dialysis Registered Dietitian

22h22 hours ago

U.S. Renal Care

Eagle Pass, US · Full-time · $55,000 – $70,000

About this role

As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. Working under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager, you will focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals.

Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities.

You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician. You will help maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community. You will also participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

You will help with clinical and operational processes, focusing on improving patient health and achieving target goals. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities. This role offers the opportunity to shape the future of kidney care and make a positive impact in the lives of others.

Requirements

Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification with proof of registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (includes Baccalaureate or Advanced degree).
Minimum of one-year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state (unless employed in AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ, or VA); state certification required in CT and NY.
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
Basic computer skills including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all company clinical applications required within 90 days of hire.
Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the applicable state.

Responsibilities

Recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician.
Review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management.
Conduct patient assessments and care planning activities.
Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
Collaborate with the Medical Director, physician, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician.
Help maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Help with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and achieve target goals.
Participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.