Registered Dietitian
On-siteRocky Mount, North Carolina, United States
Job Summary
Assess patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease, providing education on the relationship between diet, disease treatment, and nutritional status. Complete nutritional assessments, calculate diet prescriptions, and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Monitor adherence to nutrition therapy, review monthly albumin and weight levels, and adjust treatments based on lab results and patient response. Document progress notes, report on quality improvement activities, and coordinate pre-ESRD education and referrals as needed. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations while maintaining safe work areas.
Required Qualifications
- Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition
- Current state licensure if applicable
- Minimum of 1-year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian
- Basic computer skills
- Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the position, including ability to teach, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, customer service, relationship development, results orientation, team building and decision making
- Able to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision
- The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
- Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required
- Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws
Desired Qualifications
- Previous renal experience preferred
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