Registered Dietitian - Dialysis

DaVita Kidney Care

About The Position

DaVita is looking for a Registered Dietitian (RD) to help educate our dialysis patients and their families based out of our Mid Ohio Dialysis in Ontario, Ohio and also floating to our Galion and Kenton, Ohio clinics. Registered Dietitian license required, 1 year of clinic experience preferred Will also consider newly licensed dietitian with less than 1year experience. Role requires a licensed RD within DaVita to provide oversight support monthly. Here is what we are looking for in a Registered Dietitian: In this role, the dietitian will travel between clinics from Mid Ohio Dialysis in Ontario, Ohio to Galion and Kenton, Ohio. This is a Monday - Friday position, hours and clinic visit determined by patient needs. 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

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
Comfortable with a large case load of patients (approx. 100 - 125 between the different locations)
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

Nice To Haves

1 year of clinic experience preferred
Will also consider newly licensed dietitian with less than 1year experience

Responsibilities

reviewing monthly lab work with patients
educating them on dietary and medication changes to improve their outcomes
completes nutrition assessments for patients
attend patient rounds with their nephrologist
analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly