Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Clinic•Tillamook, OR

39d•$30 - $35

About The Position

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, apx 10 hours/week Compensation: Pay range from $30-$35 per hour, depending on renal experience

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, 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