Registered Dietitian - Full Time
U.S. Renal Care, Inc.
Utica, NY
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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Academic Intervention, Bone Disease, Chronic Renal Disease, Conferences, Dietetics, Hospital, Kidney Disease, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Operations Processes, Patient Assessment, Patient Care, Performance Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Safety/Work Safety, Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Utica, NY
POSTED
30+ days ago
As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager.
What you'll be doing
Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community.
Safety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities.
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