RENAL DIETITIAN.

Compass Group

10h•Onsite

About The Position

Morrison Healthcare, a Compass Healthcare company, is a leader in healthcare food and nutrition services company, serving more than 1,000 hospitals and healthcare systems across the country. With more than 31,000 associates nationwide, Morrison uses the Power of Food to create personalized dining experiences for patients and in their cafés to advance the healing and healthful missions of its clients. Morrison has been serving some of the nation’s largest health systems for more than 70 years, and it leverages culinary, nutritional, and operational expertise to provide consistency and transform the healthcare experience. Since 2012, Morrison has been recognized as one of Modern Healthcare’s Best Places to Work and Training Magazine has named it a Top 125/APEX Award Training Organization. Morrison has more than 1,600 registered dietitians and 1,200 executive chefs, and serves more than 600M meals annually.Job SummaryJoin a talented group of more than 80 Morrison Healthcare dietitians at the University of Virginia Health System in beautiful Charlottesville, Virginia. At this level one trauma center, dietitians play an integral role on multidisciplinary teams in many specialty areas, both in the 600 bed inpatient setting, as well in over 30 outpatient clinics. RDs participate in research and quality improvement projects, host dietetic interns, and are supported in pursuing leadership and community service experiences. Continuing education opportunities are plentiful from within the accomplished nutrition team and from the health system which values ongoing training and education. We operate 12 outpatient dialysis facilities in Central Virginia Current Opening: Dialysis unit coverage for three small dialysis clinics North of Charlottesville, VA. UP to 40 hours/week with patient load 75-100 patients This position:• Is a renal RDN in outpatient dialysis facility patients with newest dialysis technology in hemodialysis and potential for Peritoneal Dialysis patient support. • Includes a team of thirteen RDs in 12 facilities, providing support, education and networking. • Enjoys working with a comprehensive interdisciplinary healthcare team in a chronic care setting. • Provides education opportunities for MDs, patients, and other healthcare professionals.• Encourages growth and professional advancement as part of a dynamic nutrition team with flexibility in covering clinics in a variety of settings.

Requirements

Is enthusiastic about renal nutrition, continuous quality improvement and comprehensive individualized plan of care for chronic kidney disease patients.
Is able to work well independently, as well as with a team.
Has a minimum of one year clinical experience post registration with the CDR.
Has a strong interest in renal disease states and clinical nutrition.

Responsibilities

renal RDN in outpatient dialysis facility patients with newest dialysis technology in hemodialysis and potential for Peritoneal Dialysis patient support.
Includes a team of thirteen RDs in 12 facilities, providing support, education and networking.
working with a comprehensive interdisciplinary healthcare team in a chronic care setting.
Provides education opportunities for MDs, patients, and other healthcare professionals.
Encourages growth and professional advancement as part of a dynamic nutrition team with flexibility in covering clinics in a variety of settings.