Dialysis Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Lawton (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical / Pharmacy

Dental

Vision

Voluntary benefits

401k with employer match

Virtual Care

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our interdisciplinary team providing nutrition therapy for patients with kidney disease.

You will work under the supervision of an RDN Regional Manager and collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other care providers to optimize patient outcomes. The role focuses on patient nutrition, education, and care planning, reviewing labs, and participating in monthly interdisciplinary conferences.

Qualifications

• Current RD/RDN certification showing proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (BDegree or advanced degree may be implied).
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current Dietitian license (LD/LDN) in applicable state unless employed in AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA; CT and NY require state certification.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of English and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, Outlook; proficiency in company clinical applications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs and treatment changes, in consultation with physicians.
• Review lab results and educate on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD management.
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning, participate in monthly interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, nurses, and other staff to maintain positive relationships with hospitals, SNFs, agencies, and the community.
• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient outcomes and participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Basic computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical nutrition software

Job description

Responsibilities

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. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

How you'll change lives

What you'll be doing

Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.

Safety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.

Qualifications

What we're looking for

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification showing proof of registration with 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 is required unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA. State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in CT and NY. License must be maintained as current and in good standing.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Must have 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.

Are you ready to make a difference?

Benefit Details

All Full-Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• Medical / Pharmacy
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary benefits
• 401k with employer match
• Virtual Care
• Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• PTO

All Part Time employees are eligible for the following benefits:

• 401k with employer match
• PTO