Renal Dietitian – Part-Time, Compassionate Care & Growth

Dialysis Clinic, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid time off

Extended Sick Bank

Retirement plans with employer match

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a registered dietitian to deliver individualized nutrition care to patients with chronic kidney disease in a nonprofit setting.

The role emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, education on renal diet and fluid management, and collaboration with the care team to develop and monitor care plans, while supporting evidence-based practice. You will participate in monthly reviews, contribute to quality improvement, and help create patient-friendly

Qualifications

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Minimum one year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian.
• Previous renal care experience preferred, not required.
• Job shadow opportunities available.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with diet and nutrition choices to improve quality of life.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward goals.
• Identify interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices and current research.
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid management.
• Monitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes, make recommendations to meet established goals.
• Utilize a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement.
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process, documenting and attending meetings per clinic policy.
• Compile and create nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines.
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team, including attending physicians.
• Share kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as needed.

Skills

Communication

Clinical proficiency

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR)

Job description

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a registered dietitian to deliver individualized nutrition care to patients with chronic kidney disease in a nonprofit setting.

The role emphasizes comprehensive nutrition assessments, education on renal diet and fluid management, and collaboration with the care team to develop and monitor care plans, while supporting evidence-based practice. You will participate in monthly reviews, contribute to quality improvement, and help create patient-friendly