Registered Dietitian

Job Description

Offering $60,000-70,000 per year

40 Hours / week | Permanent position

Dialysis center

1-year clinical experience required

Weekdays / daytime hours

This dialysis center in Stafford, Texas offers a unique opportunity to work in a dynamic environment where you can make a real difference in patients' lives. Great opportunity for RDs looking for a permanent position!

Key Duties

• Assess the patient’s nutritional needs with the appropriate measurement for mineral and bone disease protocols; Also included are weight changes, blood chemistries, dialysis adequacy, and medication regimen (which affect nutritional status and may cause potentially adverse nutrient interactions).
• Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural preferences and changes (based on the patient’s nutritional needs after consultation with the nephrologist).
• Referring patients for assistance with nutrition resources (such as financial assistance, community resources, and in-home assistance).
• Provide ongoing counseling services to patients and family members concerning their dietetic requirements
• Provide education material regarding mineral and bone disease management.
• Maintains and submits required documentation relative to services delivered to the patient (within the guidelines of facility policy).
• The collection of objective and subjective data to assess nutritional status will occur within 2 weeks (or 7 treatments) from admission to the facility, whichever occurs later. A comprehensive assessment (with an educational component) will be completed within 30 days, or 13 treatments, from admission to the facility, whichever comes first.
• A nutritional reassessment will be completed initially, every 90 days, and annually (may also be done more often, if indicated).
• Provide nutritional services at the facility during scheduled treatment times.
• All verbal or telephone orders relating to bone and mineral metabolism shall be received by a renal dietitian, licensed nurse or physician assistant. Orders relating to dietetic service(s) may be received by a licensed professional (renal dietitian / registered nurse) and countersigned by a facility physician unless otherwise specified.
• Demonstrates accountability in completion of assigned duties (in patient care and other related office activities).

Required Licenses / Certifications

Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of a healthcare team, and we work hard to find positions you love. This is a permanent-hire position where our recruiters will advocate for you to become a full-time employee at one of our client sites. You will be an employee of the client site.

Perks of working with a Dietitians On Demand recruiter for a direct hire position :

Interested? Apply online or contact Emily at eadkisson@dietitiansondemand.com or (804) 660-8350

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus :

Please note that the advertised pay rates are subject to market fluctuations, candidate availability, and individual qualifications. The final compensation offered may vary based on these factors.