Renal Nutrition Dietitian - Dialysis Specialist

Houston Dose; Humble (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care in Houston, TX, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and kidney-disease-specific care within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, document, and monitor nutrition therapy for in-center and home peritoneal dialysis patients, aiming to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, reviewing lab results, and coordinating with physicians and care teams to implement nutrition strategies that support patient goals

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with licensure and eligibility to practice in the state.
• Experience in clinical nutrition and renal care preferred.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and provide education.

Responsibilities

• Educates patients about diet in relation to kidney disease and treatment.
• Performs nutritional assessments and documents progress in medical records.
• Develops individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitors nutrition therapy and adjusts plans to meet goals.
• Collaborates on mineral metabolism, anemia, and dialysis parameters.
• Maintains knowledge of regulations and quality improvement activities.

Skills

Renal nutrition knowledge

Patient education

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Documentation/compliance

Communication

Leadership

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Dietitian licensure

Board Certified Renal Nutrition encouraged

Current state licensure if applicable

Tools

EMR systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care in Houston, TX, seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education and kidney-disease-specific care within an interdisciplinary team. You will assess, plan, document, and monitor nutrition therapy for in-center and home peritoneal dialysis patients, aiming to optimize outcomes.

Responsibilities include developing individualized plans, reviewing lab results, and coordinating with physicians and care teams to implement nutrition strategies that support patient goals