Dialysis Dietitian: Renal Nutrition & Patient Care

Henry Ford Health; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Restaurant on-site cafeteria

Job summary

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a registered dietitian to oversee nutritional care for dialysis patients. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized nutrition therapies in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission.

The role emphasizes patient education, protocol refinement, ongoing learning in nephrology, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is required.
• Completion of an ADA-approved dietetic internship is required.
• ADA Registered and minimum 1 year of RD experience in clinical nutrition is required.

Responsibilities

• Get to know your patients through initial and ongoing assessments and become their nutritional detective.
• Evaluate and track patients' nutritional status and identify opportunities to help them thrive.
• Create personalized diet plans and share nutrition expertise with patients, caregivers, and the care team.
• Educate patients and staff to improve nutrition knowledge and outcomes.
• Collaborate with hospitals, home health, and other partners to coordinate care.
• Review monthly lab results with patients and discuss implications for nutrition plans.
• Suggest nutrition-related adjustments to medications and supplements as needed.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Mentor Dietetic Interns when possible and contribute to ongoing professional development.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

ADA-approved dietetic internship

ADA Registered and minimum 1 year RD experience in clinical nutrition

Job description

Henry Ford Health in Michigan seeks a registered dietitian to oversee nutritional care for dialysis patients. You will assess, plan, and implement individualized nutrition therapies in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, and social workers, ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission.

The role emphasizes patient education, protocol refinement, ongoing learning in nephrology, and participation in quality improvement initiatives.