Renal Dietitian

Company: National Renal Care Llc
Location: Northridge
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description:Scope of Work:The Dieticians role is to assure quality nutritional care of patients and their families with chronic renal diseaseDuties:Assist with clinical and operational procedures to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.Demonstrates effective use of supplies and staff labor hoursPerform duties as assigned to meet the patient care and/or operational needs of the facilityActively participate and assist with the pre-ESRD programRecommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural and/or personal preferences and changes in treatment based on the patients nutritional needs in consultation with the patients physicianAnswer questions and discuss problems with dialysis patients when excessive weight-gain occurs, or when other instances of suspected dietary non-compliance occursDesign and distribute educational materials concerning diet for the dialysis patient, conduct seminars and classes for dialysis patients concerning aspects of their dietsPerform regularly scheduled evaluations of standard menus for renal patients, revising and/or updating menus as necessary, and participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferenceAssist patients in obtaining dietary supplements as appropriateProvide ongoing monitoring of data to determine need for timely intervention and follow-upAssist with programs target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goals.Must perform initial assessments in accordance with state regulationsNutrition reassessments shall be conducted in accordance with state guidelines or more often if indicatedHelp maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in the centers quality assurance activitiesAssure follow-up progress notes are written in each patients record each monthAssure documentation corresponding with the patients care plan is noted on a monthly basis or as neededCounsel patients, and patients families on prescribed diets and monitoring adherence and response to diet therapyEducate staff and provide in-service training in relation to patient dietary careTake part as a member of the interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activitiesAttend and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) meetingsAssist with programs target goals for patient outcomes in accordance with quality patient care and company goalsKnowledge of and comply with appropriate healthcare professionals practice act requirementsUse appropriate safety measures including personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessaryBe familiar with emergency equipment and all emergency operational measuresParticipate 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 proceduresPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position could provide direct patient care that regularly involves heavy lifting and moving of patients and assisting with ambulation. Equipment aids and/or coworkers may provide assistance. The position requires frequent prolonged periods of standing and the employee must be able to bend over. The employee may occasionally be required to move, with assistance, patients and equipment of up to 200 lbs. There is a two-person assist program and material assist devices for the heavier items.The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious, contagious diseases/materials and radiation. May be required to wear protective gear in procedure rooms for extended periods of time.Requirements:Must have Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or FoodMinimum of one (1) year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietician requiredCurrent Registered Dietician (RD/RDN) certification showing proof registered with Commission of Dietetic RegistrationDemonstrated working knowledge of the English language and ability to communicate in writing as well as verballyMust have basic computer skills; proficiency in all NRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hireMust be able to organize time and tasks wellAbility to meet minimum hospital/agency hiring standards which may include additional background clearances and orientation requirements if applicable to the program assigned to for employmentMust meet any practice requirement(s) for the relevant stateby Jobble

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