Dialysis Registered Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care in; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

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

You will assess patients, develop therapeutic diets based on needs, review labs, educate on fluids, sodium, potassium, CKD-MBD, and participate in monthly care conferences with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other staff.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian providing nutrition therapy for CKD patients.
• Under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.
• Collaborate with physicians and other healthcare staff to support patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform patient nutrition assessments and plan therapies.
• Recommend therapeutic diets based on patient needs and treatment.
• Review labs and educate on fluids, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD management.
• Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nutrition assessment

Therapeutic diet planning

Job description

How you'll change lives

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.

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