Renal Dietitian - Patient Education & Care Planning

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

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team, providing clinical nutrition services for in-center and home dialysis patients to optimize nutritional status and outcomes.

You will assess patient knowledge, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor labs and adjust therapy as needed. Travel between facilities may be required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required; state licensure where applicable.
• 1 year clinical nutrition experience; renal experience preferred.
• Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to teach patients and families.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients on diet and kidney disease and nutrition impact.
• Completes nutritional assessments and participates in care plans.
• Documents progress and lab results; maintains medical records.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and Case Manager as needed.
• Travels between facilities within the region.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Customer service

Teamwork

Decision making

Computer skills

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD) credential

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join our nutrition team, providing clinical nutrition services for in-center and home dialysis patients to optimize nutritional status and outcomes.

You will assess patient knowledge, develop individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to monitor labs and adjust therapy as needed. Travel between facilities may be required.