Dietitian

DaVita•Overland Park, KS

14d

About The Position

DaVita is hiring a Registered Dietitian to serve as a vital member of each patient’s core care team in an intimate outpatient setting. The dietitian analyzes laboratory results and educates patients and their families about appropriate nutrition. The role focuses on building meaningful, long-term patient relationships and helping patients improve their health. It also involves contributing to clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

State licensure is required if licensure is available in the state where the facility is located.
A bachelor's degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a similar area is required.
Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly at multiple facilities, and travel when needed.
After hire and training, successfully complete the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80%.
Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook are required.
Functional proficiency with DaVita-specific applications is required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

Analyze patients’ laboratory results.
Educate patients and their families about what to eat based on laboratory results.
Build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients and their families.
Contribute to clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.