Registered Dietitian – Fairlane Dialysis (Dearborn) - 40 Hours/Week

General Summary

Responsible for all aspects of nutritional needs of dialysis patients. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team members in order to care for the dialysis patient. Develops a close working relationship with other dietitians in order to facilitate information flow and educational efforts.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patients (and others as relevant) for initial and update assessments.
• Assesses patient’s initial and ongoing nutritional status.
• Calculates, prescribes and instructs others regarding diet for patients.
• Provides nutritional education to patient, caregivers and unit staff.
• Coordinates diet with other health care facilities and is involved in continuing communication with hospitals, extended care facilities, home health care agencies, senior centers and “Meals on Wheels” staff.
• Makes recommendations regarding phosphorus binder initiation, type and dosage changes, renal vitamins, stool softeners, oral iron products, cinacalcet and oral vitamin D analogs and calcium supplements.
• Reviews monthly labs with patient.
• Makes recommendations regarding nutritional issues, (e.g. alternate feeding route, tube feedings supplemental feedings) and monitors status.
• Provides crisis intervention, (e.g. response to panic values, hyperkalemia).
• Makes recommendations regarding medication as it relates to drug-nutrient interaction.

Requirements

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
• Completion of an approved dietetic internship.
• ADA Registered.
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition.