Registered Dietitian - Renal Dialysis

DEPARTMENT : Renal Dialysis Unit

SCHEDULE : Flexible 8 Hour Day Shifts; Monday to Friday

This role will involve covering multiple outpatient dialysis centers.

Position Summary :

As a vital member of the multidisciplinary Nephrology team, you will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate the nutritional care of our patients, actively working to enhance their nutritional status.

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with the healthcare team to ensure coordinated nutritional care for patients.
• Develop and tailor nutrition education materials to meet patient needs.
• Provide one-on-one counseling for individuals and families, adjusting advice based on personal and lifestyle factors.
• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for chronic dialysis patients within one month of admission.
• Analyze clinical and laboratory data monthly, discussing findings with patients and documenting dietary counseling in their records.
• Complete dietary sections of care forms promptly after lab tests.
• Engage in interdisciplinary patient care conferences within thirty days of admission and biannually thereafter.
• Monitor Urea Reduction Ratio information and perform kinetic modeling, documenting adequacy results diligently.
• Take an active role in the Quality Assurance Committee to ensure high standards are met.
• Offer consultations for nursing home or acute renal failure admissions as necessary.
• Assist in onboarding new staff and provide educational in-services regularly.
• Exhibit organization and prioritization skills in managing tasks effectively.
• Maintain clear and respectful communication with all departments within the health system.
• Display the ability to function independently as well as collaboratively with the team.

Minimum Qualifications :

Required Licensure / Certification Skills :

Registered Dietitian certification from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required.

EDUCATION :

BS : Dietetics (Required)

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS :

CSR - Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition - Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium Work - Ability to exert up to 50 pounds occasionally, with frequent walking and standing.

PAY RANGE : $30.50 - $38.50

CITY : Spencerport

POSTAL CODE : 14559

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full-time applicant. It may be modified in the future based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.