Registered Dietitian

Fresenius • Odessa, TX

405d

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides nutritional services for in-center and home patients, aiming to enhance their nutritional status and improve clinical outcomes. This role involves collaboration with an interdisciplinary healthcare team to support quality enhancement and performance improvement activities, ensuring that patients achieve their individualized goals as determined by their physicians.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
• Current state licensure if applicable.
• Minimum of 1-year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills, including teaching ability, strong organizational skills, and excellent communication.
• Basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Previous renal experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient's knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide education based on their learning needs.
• Provide detailed education to patients, families, and caregivers regarding nutritional status and lab parameters.
• Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments.
• Develop individualized comprehensive care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Calculate diet prescriptions according to standard practices.
• Document progress notes for chronic dialysis patients as per FMCNA guidelines.
• Maintain accurate documentation in medical records according to policies and regulations.
• Provide ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling to assist patients in achieving effective nutritional status.
• Identify malnourished patients and collaborate with the team to implement appropriate interventions.
• Review each patient's albumin level and body weight monthly.
• Implement care plans with patient and family involvement.
• Monitor adherence to nutrition therapy and adjust as needed, documenting any barriers to achieving goals.
• Collaborate on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to meet physician prescriptions.
• Manage recommendations for mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, and nutritional status with the interdisciplinary team.
• Report on nutrition QAI results and participate in the QAI program.
• Coordinate Pre-ESRD education with team members as appropriate.
• Work with Case Manager to coordinate patient education and referrals for nutritional supplements.
• Review nutrition-related lab results and counsel patients accordingly.
• Communicate lab results and treatment changes to healthcare providers.
• Participate in staff meetings and care plan meetings as applicable.
• Consult with FMS Corporate Dietitian regarding nutrition concerns as needed.
• Maintain and improve knowledge and skills for competent practice.
• Ensure all work areas are safe and clean.

Benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on teamwork and collaboration.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed