Registered Dietitian

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting motivated, compassionate individuals to support our nonprofit mission. We prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease, embodying our mission of "the care of the patient is our reason for existence." DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits, and a positive, mission-driven culture.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of life
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goals
• Identify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices and current research
• Maintain regular communication with the care team, including attending physicians
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid management
• Monitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes, make recommendations to meet established goals
• Utilize a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process, documenting and attending meetings per clinic policy
• Create and compile nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team as needed

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Minimum one year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian (after successful completion of registration exam)
• Previous renal care experience preferred, not required