Registered Dietitian - Dialysis

Henry-Ford-Health-2; Clinton Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a dedicated nutrition professional to manage the nutritional care of dialysis patients. You will develop individualized dietary plans, collaborate with the care team, and educate patients and families on nutrition strategies to support renal health.

The role emphasizes nephrology expertise, ongoing professional development, and active participation in quality improvement and interdepartmental initiatives within a large academic health system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition with an approved dietetic internship.
• ADA registered dietitian with at least 1 year of clinical nutrition experience.
• Strong skills in nutrition assessment and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition needs of dialysis patients and develop personalized plans.
• Review monthly labs and adjust nutrition strategies accordingly.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support patient care and education.
• Mentor dietetic interns and participate in quality improvement initiatives.
• Stay current in nephrology nutrition and engage in ongoing professional development.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Renal/nephrology knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Approved dietetic internship

ADA Registered Dietitian with 1+ year experience

Job description

At Henry Ford Health, we're committed to advancing health and improving lives for the millions of people we serve across Michigan and around the world. As one of the nation's leading academic health systems, we provide a comprehensive continuum of care that includes primary and preventive services, specialty and complex care, virtual care, pharmacy, home health, eye care, health insurance, and more. With 12 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations, including former Ascension Southeast Michigan and Flint Region facilities, our growing network expands access to exceptional care in the communities we serve.

Headquartered in Detroit, Henry Ford Health is helping shape the future of healthcare through the transformative Future of Health: Detroit initiative, a $3 billion investment that is redefining our academic healthcare campus and advancing innovation, research, education, and community impact.

Our work is grounded in purpose, collaboration, and belonging. We empower team members to grow their careers, contribute innovative ideas, and make a meaningful difference every day. Whether you're caring for patients, supporting operations, conducting research, or driving new solutions, you'll be part of a team united by a shared mission: delivering exceptional care, advancing health outcomes, and building healthier communities for all.

Job Description

Address: 16151 19 Mile Road, Suite 200. Clinton Township, MI 48038

Job Summary:

Responsible for all aspects of nutritional needs of dialysis patients. Will strive to fulfill the organization’s mission, vision, values, philosophy and goals. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team members in order to care for the dialysis patient. Develops a close working relationship with other dietitians in order to facilitate information flow and educational efforts. Reports to designated supervisor.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Get to know your patients (and their support systems!) through initial and ongoing assessments—think of it as becoming their nutritional detective
• Evaluate and track each patient's nutritional status like a pro, spotting trends and opportunities to help them thrive
• Create personalized diet plans and share your nutrition expertise with patients, their caregivers, and the care team
• Become the go-to nutrition educator, empowering patients and staff with knowledge that makes a real difference
• Build bridges with other healthcare partners—hospitals, extended care facilities, home health agencies, senior centers, and "Meals on Wheels" programs—keeping the conversation flowing
• Keep tabs on how well patients are sticking to their nutrition plans and celebrate their wins
• Recommend adjustments to phosphorus binders, renal vitamins, stool softeners, oral iron products, cinacalcet, vitamin D analogs, and calcium supplements based on patient needs
• Review monthly lab results with patients, turning numbers into meaningful conversations
• Suggest creative nutritional solutions—from alternate feeding routes to tube feedings and supplemental options—and monitor how they're working
• Jump into action during critical moments, responding swiftly to urgent situations like hyperkalemia or panic values
• Stay sharp on drug-nutrient interactions and how medications impact your patients' nutrition
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in patient care meetings, ensuring your voice is heard and documented
• Roll up your sleeves in unit quality improvement initiatives—your ideas matter!
• Actively participate in GHS dietitian meetings and committees, contributing to the bigger picture
• Hunt down and secure nutritional resources that help your patients succeed
• Be an integral part of the healthcare team—making referrals, sharing knowledge, and championing the use of educational materials while creating new ones
• Lead by example as a professional role model for colleagues and students
• Invest in your own growth through conferences, professional memberships, and continuing education—especially in nephrology
• Maintain your ADA registration and stay current in the nephrology field
• Participate in and help facilitate kinetic modeling to optimize patient outcomes
• May contribute to protocol management and development
• Make thoughtful recommendations to patients and the care team based on comprehensive nutritional assessments
• Mentor Dietetic Interns when the opportunity arises, passing along your expertise
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support the team

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Requires Bachelor of Science in Nutrition
• Requires completion of an approved dietetic internship
• ADA Registered and minimum of 1 year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition required