Dietitian

Job Overview

Registered Dietitians build trusting relationships with patients and their families and utilize dietary education and planning to directly affect their patients' quality of life. Responsibilities include completing patient assessments, creating patient specific nutritional plans, and providing ongoing nutritional support. The qualified candidate must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Applicant must also have current licensure in the state or at least one year of clinical nutrition experience. Experience with ESRD patient preferred.

Essential functions would include, but not limited to, the following:

1. Complies with all Company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, OSHA, and other agency regulations applicable to the position.

2. Handles patient information with discretion and sensitivity and maintains HIPAA compliance.

3. Utilizes tactful and professional communication to promote positive public relations with patients, patient family members, physicians, co-workers, outside agencies, and service providers.

4. Ensures that patients receive appropriate care related to renal diet and medications from Long Term Care Facilities.

5. Provides comprehensive nutritional assessments for dialysis patients, on-going instruction and counseling, monitors adherence to diet, provides nutritional educational material, and reviews monthly lab work.

Submission Requirements

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• Registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on the Commission of Dietetics Registry. - Required
• Current state licensure (if required by the state). Meets all applicable state/licensing requirements. - Required
• Minimum of 1 year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian (after becoming a Registered Dietitian). - Required
• Member of the American Dietetic Association. - Strongly Preferred
• Previous experience in nutrition associated with the ESRD patient, - Preferred.
• Is responsible for maintaining registration and continuing education hours as specified by the American Dietetic Association.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to speak effectively with clients and fellow staff members.

Certification Requirements

• BLS

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $42.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $42