Dialysis Registered Dietitian - Part-Time

U.S. Renal Care in; Warsaw (VA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care seeks a Dialysis Registered Dietitian (Part-Time) to join its interdisciplinary team, focusing on patient nutrition and individualized dietary plans for kidney disease patients.

You will assess nutritional needs, tailor diets, review labs, and contribute to treatment plans in collaboration with physicians and care staff. The role emphasizes education on fluids and electrolytes and participation in QAPI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional needs and tailor therapeutic diets for dialysis patients.
• Review lab results and provide education for nutritional interventions (fluid/sodium, potassium, CKD-MBD).
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning, participate in QAPI activities.

Job description

Dialysis Registered Dietitian - Part-Time (Finance)

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.