Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. • Shelbyville, TN

24d • $29 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a compassionate Registered Dietitian to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to people with chronic kidney disease. The Registered Dietitian is an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, using nutrition education to help improve patients’ quality of life. The role assesses, monitors, and educates patients and their families about diet and nutrition in managing chronic kidney disease. This position covers DCI’s Shelbyville location and is part-time, with weekends off. Pay ranges from $29 per hour to $38.97 per hour, depending on renal experience; experience is preferred.

DCI provides paid training, support, and mentorship opportunities for people new to renal care, as well as a comfortable clinical setting and a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The organization describes its culture as positive and mission-driven and emphasizes building relationships with patients.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• At least one year of professional clinical nutrition work experience as a registered dietitian, following successful completion of the registration exam.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrated clinical proficiency.
• Desire to collaborate with care teams.
• Ability to problem solve.

Nice To Haves

• Previous renal care experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• Paid training, support, and mentorship opportunities.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life insurance provided at no additional expense to the employee.
• Paid time off, including holidays.
• Extended Sick Bank in addition to PTO, providing paid time for doctor appointments, sickness, or medical leave.
• Retirement plans with a 50% match on each contributed dollar for eligible employees, up to 8 percent.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed