Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Clinic • Columbia, MO

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About The Position

The Registered Dietitian at Dialysis Clinic, Inc. plays a crucial role in providing individualized care for patients with chronic kidney disease. This part-time position involves assessing, monitoring, and educating patients and their families about the importance of diet and nutrition in managing their condition. The role emphasizes collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement personalized care plans, ensuring high-quality patient care in a supportive and mission-driven environment.

Requirements

• Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Minimum one year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian (after successful completion of registration exam) required
• Excellent communication skills
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency
• Desire to collaborate with care teams
• Ability to problem solve

Nice To Haves

• Previous renal care experience preferred, not required
• Job shadow opportunities available

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of life
• Complete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goals
• Identify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines, best practices and current research
• Educate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid management
• Monitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes, make recommendations to meet established goals
• Utilize a patient-centered care approach, respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagement
• Participate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process, documenting and attending meetings per clinic policy
• Compile and create nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelines
• Communicate nutrition concerns with care team, including attending physicians
• Share kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as needed

Benefits

• Paid training
• Wellness program
• Paid holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees