Dialysis Registered Dietitian - Part-Time

U.S. Renal Care; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care is seeking a Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team delivering evidence-based nutrition care to patients with kidney disease.

Under supervision of an RDN Regional Manager, you will assess nutritional needs, tailor therapeutic diets, monitor labs, and educate patients and families. You will collaborate with medical directors, nurses, and social workers to support patient outcomes and participate in QAPI activities.

Responsibilities

• Patient nutrition: recommend therapeutic diets based on patient needs in consultation with the physician and review lab results with education on fluid/sodium/potassium and CKD-MBD management.
• Teamwork: collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, facility admin, social worker, nurse, and patient care tech to maintain relationships with hospitals, SNFs, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Safety - Quality: support clinical/operational processes to improve patient outcomes and participate in monthly QAPI activities.

Job description

Responsibilities

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.