Overview
As an In-Center Dietitian, you will be responsible for building trusting relationships with patients and their families, providing patient-specific nutritional plans, and ensuring ongoing nutritional support. Your role will directly impact patients' quality of life by utilizing dietary education and planning. Join our client's team to make a difference in the lives of those suffering from End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD).
Key Responsibilities
● Complies with all company policies and procedures as well as federal, state, OSHA, and other agency regulations applicable to the position
● Handles patient information with discretion and sensitivity and maintains HIPAA compliance
● Utilizes tactful and professional communication to promote positive public relations with patients, patient family members, physicians, co-workers, outside agencies, and service providers
● Ensures that patients receive appropriate care related to renal diet and medications from Long Term Care Facilities
● Provides comprehensive nutritional assessments for dialysis patients, ongoing instruction and counseling, monitors adherence to diet, provides nutritional educational material, and reviews monthly lab work
● Assists with obtaining IDPN, nutritional resources, and protocols
● Participates in the completion of Comprehensive Assessments and Plans of Care for all patients as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT)
● Participates in the facility’s Continuous Quality Improvement process as a member of the Quality Assessment Performance Improvement (QAPI) team
● Participates in national and state programs on renal nutritional services and keeps abreast of changes
● Reviews monthly lab work on each patient and makes changes in medications and diet orders in conjunction with the attending physician and/or protocols and in accordance with state-specific regulations
● Refers patients for assistance with nutritional resources such as financial assistance, community resources, or in-home assistance and helps in getting nutritional supplements as needed
● Performs job duties in accordance with all state/licensing requirements
● Assists with other projects and assignments as requested by Clinic Leadership
Schedule and Location Details
● M-F, 8:00-4:30p - Saturdays if needed. Candidate will provide services between Delano, CA and Bakersfield, CA.