Registered Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Lytle (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

Voluntary Benefits

PTO

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care seeks a licensed Dietitian to join an interdisciplinary team, focusing on nutrition therapy for kidney disease patients.

You will assess patients, recommend therapeutic diets, review labs, and educate families in collaboration with physicians and nursing staff. As part of the Nutrition Services team, you will participate in monthly care conferences, contribute to quality assurance initiatives, and help advance patient outcomes through evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Current RD/RDN certification with proof of registration (CDR).
• Minimum of one year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current LD/LDN license in applicable state unless exempt in listed states.
• State certifications (CD/N) in CT and NY as required.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and company clinical applications within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Provide nutrition care and therapeutic diet recommendations for CKD patients.
• Review labs and educate on interventions for fluids, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD.
• Conduct patient assessments and care planning; participate in monthly interdisciplinary conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physicians, nurses, social workers and care team.
• Support quality assurance and participate in QAPI activities.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate or Advanced degree in Dietetics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Clinical applications

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. If you desire to make a positive impact in the life of others and pursue a fulfilling career in healthcare, we invite you to join our team at U.S. Renal Care! Are you with US?

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