Job Description

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Assesses patient’s knowledge and provides education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
• Provides education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
• Completes nutritional assessment and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized comprehensive plan of care for patients.
• Maintains complete and accurate medical records including progress notes.
• Provides ongoing assessment and counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
• Identifies malnourished or at-risk patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources, or solutions. 
• Monitors, adjusts, and documents response to nutrition therapy and addresses any issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician’s prescription of Kt/V.
• Reports on nutrition QAI results and participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program.
• Reviews nutrition related lab results:
  • Counsels patient and/or caregiver and formulates appropriate action.
  • Recommends treatment changes to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate.
  • Identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements.
  • Communicates with physician and/or facility staff as appropriate.

• Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable.

EDUCATION:

• Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
• Current state licensure if applicable.

  EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• 1+ year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• Previous renal experience preferred.

PHYSICAL 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 requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
• The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.

"The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.

Annual Rate: $64000 - $107000

Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below.
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave.

Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. 
Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance."

 

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors

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Permanent employment, Work experience placement,

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