Renal Nutrition Specialist: Transform Kidney Care

Fresenius Medical Care; East Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 74,000 - 124,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will assess knowledge, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, diet prescription calculations, and ongoing nutrition counseling to optimize patient status and adherence. A RD with renal nutrition exposure is preferred; licensure active is required.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian with current licensure.
• Minimum 1 year of professional clinical nutrition experience as an RD.
• Board certification in renal nutrition is encouraged where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education.
• Provide patient-specific nutrition education to patients and families.
• Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary care plans.
• Develop individualized care plans to meet patient goals.
• Calculate diet prescriptions according to standard practice.
• Document progress notes and maintain medical records per FMCNA policies.
• Monitor nutrition therapy and adjust plans to optimize outcomes.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on mineral metabolism, anemia, and nutrition status.
• Review nutrition-related lab results and communicate changes to the care team.
• Maintain knowledge of current nutrition standards and FMCNA policies.

Skills

Leadership

Teaching

Communication

Organization

Customer service

Relationship building

Results orientation

Team building

Decision making

Basic computer skills

Education

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged

Current state licensure

Job description

Fresenius Medical Care seeks a Registered Dietitian to provide nutrition education for in-center and home dialysis patients. You will assess knowledge, develop individualized care plans, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to improve outcomes.

The role emphasizes accurate documentation, diet prescription calculations, and ongoing nutrition counseling to optimize patient status and adherence. A RD with renal nutrition exposure is preferred; licensure active is required.