Renal Dietitian

U.S. Renal Care; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Renal Care seeks a dedicated Renal Dietitian for the Mustang Dialysis Clinic in Naples, FL. You will join an interdisciplinary team to provide specialized nutrition care for patients with kidney disease, under supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.

Responsibilities include designing therapeutic diets, reviewing labs, educating patients on fluids, sodium, potassium and CKD-MBD, and participating in monthly interdisciplinary care conferences to improve patient outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs in consultation with the physician.
• Review lab results and educate on nutrition interventions for fluids, sodium, potassium, and CKD-MBD management.
• Conduct patient assessments and participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
• Collaborate with Medical Director, physician, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain relationships with hospitals and community partners.
• Support quality assurance and participate in QAPI activities to improve patient outcomes.

Job description

Responsibilities

The Renal Dietitian position is for our Mustang Dialysis Clinic, located at 12250 Tamiami Trail E, Suite 103, Naples, FL 34113.

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.