Dialysis Dietitian
Company: Fresenius Medical Care
Location: Abilene
Posted on: April 25, 2024
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Job Description:
POSITION FEATURES: Paid Training No weekends or holidays About
this role: As a Dietitian with Fresenius Medical Care, you will be
a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a
close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique
nutritional care to patients facing end stage renal disease. Our
RDs build strong bonds and lasting relationships with patients,
their families, and all team members. How you grow or advance: We
offer a Core Curriculum program, which includes CEUs, specifically
for dietitians on all the topics of renal nutrition therapy. Our
orientation and training program is designed to develop experts in
the field of renal nutrition, allowing you to work at the top of
your license. Our culture: We believe our employees are our most
important asset - we value, care about, and support our people. We
are there when you may need us most, from tuition reimbursement to
support your education goals, granting scholarships to family
members, delivering relief when natural disasters strike, or
providing financial support when personal hardship hits, we take
care of our people. Our focus on diversity: We have built a
nurturing environment that welcomes every age, race, gender, sexual
orientation, background, and cultural tradition. We have a diverse
range of employee resource groups (ERGs) to encourage employees
with similar interests, goals, social and cultural backgrounds, or
experiences to come together for professional and personal
development, discussion, activities, and peer support. Our diverse
workforce and culture encourage opportunity, equity, and inclusion
for all, which is a tremendous asset that sets us apart. At
Fresenius Medical Care, you will truly make a difference in the
lives of people living with kidney disease. If this sounds like the
career and company you have been looking for, and you want to be a
vital part of the future of healthcare, apply today. 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. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Keywords: Fresenius Medical Care, Abilene , Dialysis Dietitian, Healthcare , Abilene, Texas
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