Renal Dietitian: Elevate Dialysis Nutrition & Patient Care

Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab; New York (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ditmas Park Dialysis Center seeks a Registered Dietitian to support patients’ nutrition during dialysis. You will create individualized plans and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Ideal candidates have RDN credentials and experience in dialysis or clinical nutrition, with strong renal and geriatric nutrition knowledge and excellent patient education skills.

Qualifications

• RDN credential required.
• Dialysis or clinical nutrition experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of renal, geriatric, and chronic disease nutrition.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for patient education.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for dialysis patients.
• Develop and implement individualized meal and supplement plans based on labs and patient needs.
• Monitor and adjust plans based on patient progress.
• Educate patients and families on kidney-friendly diets and feeding options, including enteral nutrition.
• Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, social workers and staff for holistic care.
• Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and contribute to care planning.
• Stay updated on renal nutrition best practices and standards of care.
• Provide mentorship to staff on nutrition-related practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Nutrition assessment

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential

Job description

Ditmas Park Dialysis Center seeks a Registered Dietitian to support patients’ nutrition during dialysis. You will create individualized plans and collaborate with the care team to improve outcomes and quality of life.

Ideal candidates have RDN credentials and experience in dialysis or clinical nutrition, with strong renal and geriatric nutrition knowledge and excellent patient education skills.