Renal Dietitian & Dialysis Nutrition Specialist

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

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services for in-center and home patients. You will educate patients and families about diet and kidney disease, perform nutrition assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

The role includes monitoring progress and adjusting nutrition therapy as needed to improve clinical outcomes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential required as per licensure rules.
• Board certification in Renal Nutrition is encouraged.
• Current state licensure if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assesses patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provides education.
• Provides patient-specific nutrition education to patient, family, and caregiver.
• Completes nutrition assessments and participates in interdisciplinary assessments.
• Develops an individualized plan of care with the team.
• Calculates diet prescriptions per standard practice.
• Documents progress notes in medical records according to FMCNA policies.
• Monitors adherence to nutrition therapy and adjusts as needed.
• Reviews lab results and communicates treatment changes to the team.
• Collaborates on management of mineral metabolism, anemia, and nutrition status.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Customer Service

Team Building

Education

Registered Dietitian

State Licensure

Renal Nutrition certification encouraged

Tools

Computer skills

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition services for in-center and home patients. You will educate patients and families about diet and kidney disease, perform nutrition assessments, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans.

The role includes monitoring progress and adjusting nutrition therapy as needed to improve clinical outcomes.