Registered Dietitian

Responsibilities

• Aid patients in making diet and nutrition choices that enhance their quality of life.
• Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments for all new and at-risk patients.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team and patients to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessments; review these plans monthly and document progress.
• Identify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices, and current research.
• Maintain regular monitoring of laboratory results and weight changes, and make recommendations to meet established goals.
• Employ a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement processes, documenting and attending meetings as required by clinic policy.
• Create and distribute nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines.
• Communicate nutrition concerns with the care team, including attending physicians, and share kidney disease and nutrition advances as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• At least one year of professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian after completing the registration exam is required.
• Previous renal care experience is preferred but not required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional cost to the employee.
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retail plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

Pay

Compensation range from $48,015-$72,222 annually, depending on renal experience; experience preferred.

Schedule

The Registered Dietitian works 30 hours per week, split between two clinics - Fayetteville & Atlanta. Weekends are off.