Registered Dietitian
On-siteHays, Kansas, United States
Job Summary
Assess patient knowledge of diet and kidney disease, providing education on the relationship between diet, treatment processes, and nutritional status. Complete nutritional assessments, calculate diet prescriptions, and develop individualized plans of care in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Monitor adherence to therapy, review monthly albumin and body weight, and adjust treatments based on lab results and patient response. Document progress notes and maintain accurate medical records while reporting nutrition quality improvement results. Collaborate with staff on pre-ESRD education, mineral metabolism management, and vascular access recommendations. Travel between assigned facilities and attend regional meetings as needed.
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
- 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
- Decision making
- Able to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision
- Basic computer skills
- Must be able to travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community
- Must be able to travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings
Desired Qualifications
- Previous renal experience preferred
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