Registered Dietitian

Dialysis Clinic Inc • Opelousas, LA

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About The Position

Dialysis Clinic, Inc. (DCI) is seeking a Registered Dietitian to support its nonprofit mission of providing individualized care to patients with chronic kidney disease. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the Registered Dietitian uses nutrition education to help improve patients’ quality of life by assessing, monitoring, and educating patients and their families about diet and nutrition for managing chronic kidney disease. The position is part-time, 32 hours per week, with shifts starting at 8 a.m. and weekends off. Pay ranges from $24 to $34 per hour, depending on renal experience. Training, support, and mentorship are available for individuals new to renal care.

DCI is a nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states, serving nearly 14,000 patients each day. It invests in care teams and kidney-care research and offers hemodialysis, home dialysis, and peritoneal dialysis. DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential through the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• At least one year of professional clinical nutrition work experience as a registered dietitian, after 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 nutrition assessments; review them monthly and document progress toward goals.
• Identify interventions to meet nutritional needs using evidence-based guidelines, best practices, and current research.
• Educate patients and their families or caregivers about renal diet 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 with 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 from clinic and corporate teams.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Life and long-term disability insurance 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 $0.50 match for each contributed dollar, up to 8 percent, for eligible employees.
• Education financial support.
• Employee assistance program.
• Wellness program.

What This Job Offers

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