Renal Dietitian — Dialysis Care & Education

Fresenius Medical Care; Alabama; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and assessment for in-center and home patients, integrating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. The role requires knowledge of kidney disease, diet prescriptions, and ongoing counseling.

Responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized plans, and monitoring lab results to adjust therapy while ensuring documentation complies with FMCNA policies.

Qualifications

• Assess knowledge of diet and kidney disease and educate per learning needs.
• Provide patient-specific nutrition education on status, labs, and related parameters.
• Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary plans of care.
• Calculate diet prescriptions and document according to FMCNA policies.
• Monitor labs and adjust therapy to achieve target nutritional status.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient education needs and provide kidney-disease related dietary guidance.
• Collaborate with the team to develop individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate medical records and track nutritional progress.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Leadership

Communication

Customer service

Team building

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Dietitian credential

Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and assessment for in-center and home patients, integrating with an interdisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. The role requires knowledge of kidney disease, diet prescriptions, and ongoing counseling.

Responsibilities include conducting nutritional assessments, developing individualized plans, and monitoring lab results to adjust therapy while ensuring documentation complies with FMCNA policies.