Registered Dietitian

001-Dialysis Clinic-Nashville, TN- Corporate Office•East Setauket, NY

16d•$32 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Overview Dialysis Clinic, Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states “the care of the patient is our reason for existence,” and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated, compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training, competitive pay, weekends off, outstanding benefits and a positive, mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers. The Registered Dietitian is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team, using nutrition education to help improve quality of life for our patients. RDs are responsible for assessing, monitoring and educating patients and their families on the importance of diet and nutrition in managing chronic kidney disease. Schedule: Per-Diem, 10 hours/week, shifts start at 9am Compensation: Pay range from $32-$40 per hour, depending on renal experience; experience preferred Responsibilities What You Can Expect: 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 Qualifications Successful Candidates Bring: Excellent communication skills Demonstrated clinical proficiency Desire to collaborate with care teams Ability to problem solve Education/Training: 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 Previous renal care experience preferred Job shadow opportunities available DCI’s Differentiator: Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville, Tenn., our Dialysis Clinic, Inc. family has grown to be the nation’s largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care, saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if we’re hiring in a clinic near you! www.dciinc.jobs DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status. DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at [email protected] or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible. For more information about equal opportunity please see: https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf ; https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp_formattedESQA508c.pdf ; and https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf . Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles

Requirements

Excellent communication skills
Demonstrated clinical proficiency
Desire to collaborate with care teams
Ability to problem solve
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

Nice To Haves

Previous renal care experience preferred

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