Renal Dietitian Full-Time 32hours

National Renal Care LLC•Los Angeles, CA

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About The Position

The Dietician’s role is to assure quality nutritional care of patients and their families with chronic renal disease

Requirements

Must have Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Food
Minimum of one (1) year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietician required
Current Registered Dietician (RD/RDN) certification showing proof registered with Commission of Dietetic Registration
Demonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate in writing as well as verbally
Must have basic computer skills; proficiency in all NRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire
Must be able to organize time and tasks well
Ability to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employment
Must meet any practice requirement(s) for the relevant state

Responsibilities

Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
Demonstrates effective use of supplies and staff labor hours
Perform duties as assigned to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facility
Actively participate and assist with the pre-ESRD program
Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural and/or personal preferences and changes in treatment based on the patient’s nutritional needs in consultation with the patient’s physician
Answer questions and discuss problems with dialysis patients when excessive weight-gain occurs, or when other instances of suspected dietary non-compliance occurs
Design and distribute educational materials concerning diet for the dialysis patient, conduct seminars and classes for dialysis patients concerning aspects of their diets
Perform regularly scheduled evaluations of standard menus for renal patients, revising and/or updating menus as necessary, and participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conference
Assist patients in obtaining dietary supplements as appropriate
Provide ongoing monitoring of data to determine need for timely intervention and follow-up
Assist with program’s target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals.
Must perform initial assessments in accordance with state regulations
Nutrition reassessments shall be conducted in accordance with state guidelines or more often if indicated
Help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in the center’s quality assurance activities
Assure follow-up progress notes are written in each patient’s record each month
Assure documentation corresponding with the patient’s care plan is noted on a monthly basis or as needed
Counsel patients, and patients’ families on prescribed diets and monitoring adherence and response to diet therapy
Educate staff and provide in-service training in relation to patient dietary care
Take part as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities
Attend and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetings
Assist with programs target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals
Knowledge of and comply with appropriate healthcare professionals practice act requirements
Use appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary
Be familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational measures
Participate in staff meetings as required. Attend in-services and continuing education sessions in compliance with company policy and procedure.
Assist with staff training as requested.
Participate in team concepts and promote a team effort, perform duties in accordance with company policies and procedures