Registered Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; 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 is seeking a qualified Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team, delivering evidence-based nutrition care to patients living with kidney disease.

You will work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. You will assess patients, recommend therapeutic diets in consultation with physicians, review labs, educate on fluids, sodium, potassium, and CKD‑MBD, and participate in monthly care conferences.

Qualifications

• Current RD/RDN certification showing proof of registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum of one year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• State license requirements vary by location and must be maintained in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic diets based on patient needs in consultation with physicians.
• Review lab results and educate on fluid, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD management.
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning, and participate in monthly interdisciplinary care conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and care tech to maintain relationships with hospitals, SNFs, agencies, vendors, and the community.
• Support safety and quality through QA and QAPI activities.

Skills

English communication

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification

Active state Dietitian license (where required)

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.

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?

We're here to change the lives of people with kidney disease and shape the future of kidney care. We still have much work ahead.

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