Dialysis Dietitian- **Sign on Bonus up to $5000**

Company: U.S. Renal Care
Location: Cheyenne
Posted on: June 24, 2022

Job Description:

CANDIDATES MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN ON BONUS up to $5,000.00 - PLEASE INQUIRE The Dietitian's role is to assure quality nutritional care of patients and their families with chronic renal disease. - - ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. - Other duties and tasks may be assigned.

• Assist with clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments.
• 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.
• 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.
• Must perform initial assessments and reassessments in accordance with state regulations.
• Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.
• Help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in the center's quality assurance activities.
• Be familiar with all emergency operational procedures.
• Attend and participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
• Establish and maintain a positive relationship with Medical Director and physicians, area nursing homes, hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community as applicable. -
• Regular and reliable attendance is required for the job. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Requirements include:
  • Must have Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Food.
  • Minimum of one year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian required.
  • Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification showing proof registered with Commission of Dietetic Registration.
  • Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state is required unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA. - State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in CT and NY. - License must be maintained as current and in good standing. -
  • Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical applications required within 90 days of hire. U.S. Renal Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Additional Information

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