What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renal Dietitian position at Centers for Dialysis Care?
Job Description
Job Description
The Renal Dietitian (RD) is responsible for the nutritional assessment, intervention, education and ongoing nutritional evaluation of the hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis patients on her / his caseload. The RD interacts with all health care team members in the application, education, and communication of nutrition care principles.
Patient Care :
Completes initial comprehensive nutrition assessment and plan of care for assigned patients, including intensive nutritional counseling s needed. Documents assessment and intervention in the patient database. Maintains essential records for each patient.
Complete nutrition assessments for case load on a quarterly basis or more often as medical / nutritional needs dictate.
Performs monthly lab reviews as related to diet and nutritional status and documents.
Educates patients and / or care givers, including extended care facilities, on principles and practice of the individually prescribed renal diet, accounting for patient food preferences.
Is routinely available to assigned shift of patients for questions and / or counseling.
Participates in patient care conferences including documentation on the short and long term care plans.
Designs, evaluates and updates patient education materials. Contributes to the patient newsletter as assigned.
Operational :
Prioritize daily schedule to complete most important patient interactions / tasks first.
Communicates effectively and professionally with all members of the patient care team.
Plans ahead, receives approval of the Nutrition Services Coordinator, and posts work schedule, allowing for optimal patient care and communication among patient care staff.
Attends mandatory in-service education programs. Makes arrangements with the Facility Manager if such an in-service is missed to illness or changes in the routine work schedule.
Participates in Quality Outcome projects and department audits.
Complies with infection control policies.
Communications :
Effectively communicates with patients, referring doctors, hospitals, and extended care facilities regarding optimal nutrition care.
Promotes community and public relations. Maintains involvement with professional organizations. e.g. Kidney Foundation of Ohio, Northern and Eastern Council on Renal Nutrition, Cleveland Dietetic Association, or the American Dietetic Association.
Supervises dietetic students / interns participating from area colleges or universities in clinical or outpatient affiliations.
Research :
Initiates and / or participates in research related to nutrition and renal disease.
Personnel :
Complies with the personnel policies of the organization.
Demonstrates dependable work performance and attendance
Exhibits appropriate behavior when staff and / or patient grievances occur.
Exhibits professionalism in all staff and patient interactions
Adjusts work schedule during absence of other department members if necessary.
Maintains Oho license and registration status.
Attends and participates in continuing education activities pertinent to clinical experience that will improve the quality of patient care including Journal Club
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE TRAINING AND LICENSES / REGISTRATIONS :
Registered, licensed Dietitian having completed the American Dietetic Association approved program for registration eligibility.
Minimum of one year experience in clinical nutrition, preferably renal experience.
Evidence of continuing education in dietetics to maintain registration status.
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