Dialysis Registered Dietitian

DaVita•Apple Valley, CA

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) to help educate our patients and their families at our Dover Dialysis in Dover, OH and Apple Valley Dialysis in Mt. Vernon, OH. Here is what we are looking for in a Registered Dietitian: In this role, the dietitian will travel between two clinics, Dover Dialysis in Dover OH and Apple Valley Dialysis in Mt. Vernon, OH Full Time Schedule - Monday - Friday, 36 - 40 hours 1 year of Licensed Clinical Dietitian experience Must be a licensed Dietitian in the state you are applying Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and travel when needed After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days A typical day for a dietitian would involve reviewing monthly lab work with patients and educating them on dietary and medication changes to improve their outcomes. The dietitian also completes nutrition assessments for patients and may also attend patient rounds with their nephrologist. These clinics have In-Center Dialysis patients on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays- so these are the main patient days. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, the dietitian would be completing charting and protocol dose adjustments for nutrition related medications. Core team meetings and home patient clinics are often on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Use your natural gift of education and persuasion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their lab levels. As a vital member of each patient's core care team, you will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. If you love patient-centered health care with real relationships inside a company that encourages fun on and off the clock, then DaVita is the place for you. Here is what you can expect when you join our Village as a Registered Dietitian: A community first, company second culture based on Core Values that really matter. Clinical outcomes consistently ranked above the national average. Award-winning education and training across multiple career paths to help you reach your potential. Performance-based rewards based on stellar individual and team contributions. A comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your health, your financial well-being and your future. Dedication, above all, to caring for patients suffering from chronic kidney failure across the nation. Build meaningful and long-term relationships with patients and their families in an intimate outpatient setting. Be a part of a Team that appreciates, supports and relies on each other in a positive environment. Comprehensive benefits: DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most. We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more. DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

Requirements

1 year of Licensed Clinical Dietitian experience
Must be a licensed Dietitian in the state you are applying
Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required
Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and travel when needed
After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Responsibilities

Reviewing monthly lab work with patients
Educating patients on dietary and medication changes to improve their outcomes
Completing nutrition assessments for patients
Attending patient rounds with their nephrologist
Completing charting and protocol dose adjustments for nutrition related medications
Analyzing lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly