What are the responsibilities and job description for the Renal Dietitian position at Fresno Nephrology Medical Group?
Job Description
Job Description
Role and Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional needs, dietary restrictions, and current health plans to develop and implement dietary care plans and provide nutritional counseling.
- Consult with physicians and health care personnel to determine nutritional needs and dietary restrictions of patients.
- Collaborate with primary care providers, Nephrologists, and / or dialysis centers to develop a collaborative dietary plan of care and to obtain IDPN when appropriate.
- Advise patients and their families on nutritional principles, dietary plans and diet modifications, and food selection and preparation.
- Counsel individuals and / or groups on basic rules of good nutrition, healthy eating habits, and nutrition monitoring to improve their quality of life.
- Assist with developing or providing renal-friendly recipes to patients and / or caregivers to support compliance with dietary prescription and restrictions.
- Help patients and / or caregivers find renal-friendly food sources when challenged with affording food or when they live in food deserts.
Qualifications and Education Requirements