Renal Dietitian - Part-Time, Impactful Kidney Care

Dialysis Clinic; Opelousas (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and mentorship opportunities

Comprehensive medical, dental and vis​

Life and long‑term disability coverage

Paid time off including holidays

Extended Sick Bank

Retirement matching up to 8%

Education financial support

Employee assistance program

Wellness program

Among others

Job summary

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our nonprofit mission-focused team dedicated to individualized care for patients with chronic kidney disease.

The part-time RD will assess and educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and monitor progress to improve quality of life in a clinic setting. 32 hours/week with weekends off and a strong benefits package.

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 (after successful completion of registration exam) required.
• Previous renal care experience preferred, not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of life.
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goals.
• Identify specific 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.
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team, including attending physicians.
• Share kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as needed.

Skills

Communication

Clinical skills

Collaboration

Problem solving

Education

RDN (Registered Dietitian Nutritionist)

Job description

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. seeks a Registered Dietitian to join our nonprofit mission-focused team dedicated to individualized care for patients with chronic kidney disease.

The part-time RD will assess and educate patients and families, collaborate with an interdisciplinary team, and monitor progress to improve quality of life in a clinic setting. 32 hours/week with weekends off and a strong benefits package.