Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Clinic; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 66,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship opportunities

Medical, dental and vision benefits

PTO including holidays

Extended Sick Bank (ESB)

Retirement plan matching

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in California is seeking a part-time Registered Dietitian to assess and educate patients on nutrition for chronic kidney disease.

You will work with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and monitor progress in a patient-centered setting. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, education for patients and families, and contributing to quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of life.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goals.
• Identify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices and current research.
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid management.
• Monitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes, make recommendations to meet established goals.
• Utilize a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process, documenting and attending meetings per clinic policy.
• Compile and create nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines.
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team, including attending physicians.
• Share kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Clinical proficiency

Job description

Overview

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.

The Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, using nutrition education to help improve quality of life for our patients. RDs are responsible for assessing, monitoring and educating patients and their families on the importance of diet and nutrition in managing chronic kidney disease.

Schedule: Part-time, 20 hours/week, shifts can start from 6:30am-8:30am, weekends off

Compensation: Pay range from $36-$48 per hour, depending on renal experience; experience preferred

Benefits:

• Training, support and mentorship opportunities provided by clinic and corporate teams for individuals new to renal care
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits
• Life insurance provided at no additional expense to employee
• Paid time off (PTO) including holidays
• Extended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO – paid time for doctor appointments, sickness or medical leave
• Retirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees, up to 8 percent
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program
• Among others

Responsibilities

What You Can Expect:

• Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of life
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goals
• Identify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices and current research
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid management
• Monitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes, make recommendations to meet established goals
• Utilize a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process, documenting and attending meetings per clinic policy
• Compile and create nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team, including attending physicians
• Share kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as needed

Qualifications

Successful Candidates Bring:

• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency