Registered Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Lytle (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team, providing nutrition care for patients with kidney disease under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

You will base therapeutic diets on patient needs in consultation with physicians, review lab results, and educate on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD management. You will also conduct patient assessments and participate in monthly interdisciplinary conferences.

Responsibilities

• Recommend therapeutic diets based on patient needs and treatment, in consultation with the physician.
• Review lab results and provide nutrition education for fluid, sodium, potassium and CKD-MBD management.
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning activities.
• Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Job description

How you'll change lives

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.

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.

Company (Career Site Brand): U.S. Renal Care