Dialysis Registered Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; San Antonio, Boerne (TX, TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; 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 in Texas seeks a registered dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team, providing nutrition care for patients with kidney disease under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

You will assess nutritional needs, recommend therapeutic diets, review lab results, educate on fluids, electrolytes, CKD-MBD, and participate in monthly care conferences, while collaborating with physicians, nurses, social workers and facility staff.

Qualifications

• Current RD/RDN certification with proof of registration.
• Minimum one year of clinical nutrition experience as an RD.
• Current state license to practice dietetics if required by state.
• Proficient in English, with written and verbal communication.
• Basic computer skills and proficiency in company clinical applications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient nutrition care with evidence-based diet plans.
• Collaborate with the Medical Director, physicians, nurses, and staff.
• Support safety and quality through QA activities and QAPI participation.
• Engage in interdisciplinary patient care conferences monthly.

Skills

RD/RDN certification

Clinical nutrition

English proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Registered Dietitian degree (RD/RDN)

Tools

Microsoft Office

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