Renal Dietitian: Dialysis Nutrition & Patient Education

Fresenius Medical Care; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a registered dietitian to support nutritional care for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will educate patients and families on kidney disease, monitor nutritional labs, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

The role requires RD credentials, state licensure, and experience in clinical nephrology. Travel between facilities may be required; a strong team approach and computer skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Requires RD certification and state licensure where applicable.
• Minimum 1 year of professional work experience in clinical nutrition.
• Renal-diet experience preferred.
• Strong communication and teaching skills.
• Proficient computer skills across common health IT tools.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education tailored to learning needs.
• Provide patient-specific education on nutrition status, labs, fluid management and treatment implications.
• Complete nutrition assessments and participate in interdisciplinary evaluations.
• Develop an individualized care plan with the team per federal and state guidelines.
• Monitor and adjust nutrition therapy to achieve and sustain optimal status.

Skills

Renal nutrition

Clinical nutrition

Education & counseling

Leadership

Computer skills

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

State licensure

Renal nutrition certification encouraged

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a registered dietitian to support nutritional care for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will educate patients and families on kidney disease, monitor nutritional labs, and participate in multidisciplinary care planning.

The role requires RD credentials, state licensure, and experience in clinical nephrology. Travel between facilities may be required; a strong team approach and computer skills are essential.