Dietitian

Job Overview

As an In-Center Dietitian, you will be responsible for building trusting relationships with patients and their families, providing patient-specific nutritional plans, and ensuring ongoing nutritional support. Your role will directly impact patients' quality of life by utilizing dietary education and planning. Join our client's team to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).

Key Responsibilities

• Complies with all company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, OSHA, and other agency regulations applicable to the position

• Handles patient information with discretion and sensitivity and maintains HIPAA compliance

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

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

• Provides comprehensive nutritional assessments for dialysis patients, ongoing instruction and counseling, monitors adherence to diet, provides nutritional educational material, and reviews monthly lab work

• Assists with obtaining IDPN, nutritional resources, and protocols

• Participates in the completion of Comprehensive Assessments and Plans of Care for all patients as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)

• Participates in the facility’s Continuous Quality Improvement process as a member of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) team

• Participates in national and state programs on renal nutritional services and keeps abreast of changes

• Reviews monthly lab work on each patient and makes changes in medications and diet orders in conjunction with the attending physician and/or protocols and in accordance with state-specific regulations

• Refers patients for assistance with nutritional resources such as financial assistance, community resources, or in-home assistance and helps in getting nutritional supplements as needed

• Performs job duties in accordance with all state/licensing requirements

• Assists with other projects and assignments as requested by Clinic Leadership

Schedule and Location

Details M-F, 8:00-4:30p - Saturdays if needed. Candidate will provide services between Delano, CA and Bakersfield, CA

Required

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Dietitian (1 years)
• Valid Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) in the state of California (CA)
• Registered by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics on the Commission of Dietetics Registry

Preferred

• 1 years of experience in ALL of the following: ESRD, Dialysis, Member of the American Dietetic Association

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Dietetics

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $45