Renal Dietitian: Kidney Nutrition & Patient Education

Fresenius Medical Care AG; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will assess dietary knowledge, develop comprehensive plans, monitor labs, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to optimize nutritional status.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality improvement participation, and ongoing professional education to support the QEP and QAI programs.

Qualifications

• Collaborates with the healthcare team to support nutrition goals.
• Provides patient-specific education on nutrition and kidney disease.
• Maintains accurate medical records and documentation standards.

Responsibilities

• Assesss patients’ knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education.
• Develop individualized nutrition plans in collaboration with the care team.
• Monitor laboratory results and adjust nutrition therapy accordingly.
• Maintain documentation per FMCNA policies and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education & counseling

Documentation

Education

Registered Dietitian

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and medical nutrition therapy for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will assess dietary knowledge, develop comprehensive plans, monitor labs, and coordinate with physicians and nurses to optimize nutritional status.

The role emphasizes documentation, quality improvement participation, and ongoing professional education to support the QEP and QAI programs.