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Registered Dietitian (Dialysis)
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What they do
A Dietitian or Nutritionist provides clients with advice on healthy eating, and helps to plan nutritional menus. Works with individuals who have specific dietary needs, such as hospital patients, or oversees food programs in schools, hospitals, and other large organizations. May work in a community setting or non-profit, governmental, or public health organization, offering nutritional advice to specific groups of people.
$90,732 / year median in California
+16% projected growth
Job Description
- $46 an hour
- Part-time, Full-time $38
- $46 an hour
- Part-time, Full-time Join a rapidly growing dialysis company in the San Fernando Valley.
- Foster and maintain a positive, welcoming environment by exemplifying organizational values and consistently meeting customer service standards.
- Evaluate patients' comprehension of kidney disease, identify barriers to treatment adherence, and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare teams to deliver individualized education tailored to each patient's learning style and needs.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of physiology as it relates to digestion, metabolism, and diseases impacting nutrition.
- Well-versed in dietary department operations, including menu development, dietary modifications, and adherence to regulatory standards.
- Knowledgeable about weight management strategies and nutritional approaches for managing conditions such as weight management, diabetes, renal disease control, and protocols.
- Exhibit outstanding communication skills in educating patients and collaborating successfully with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Provide ESRD-related dietary counseling to patients and families, addressing challenges in compliance through targeted education.
- Demonstrate expertise in performing comprehensive patient assessments and designing personalized care plans that effectively address individual requirements.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop integrated care strategies that encompass medical treatments, dietary requirements, and patient preferences.
- Regularly monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition strategies as required to achieve optimal clinical outcomes.
- Educate patients and their families on core nutrition concepts, healthy eating habits, and lifestyle adjustments, including weight management and chronic disease prevention.
- Participate in monthly patient rounds to provide ongoing support and guidance.
- Deliver continuous dietary education related to End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), ensuring patients and families are informed about available support resources.
- Engage in staff meetings and in-service training sessions to sustain professional growth and competence.
- Review laboratory results with patients and design individualized meal plans based on clinical findings.
- Uphold a strong commitment to clinical excellence and the provision of high-quality care.
- Demonstrated proficiency in using electronic medical records (EMR) systems for comprehensive documentation and information retrieval.
- Initiate and maintain electronic medical records, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of documentation.
- Adhere to rigorous infection control protocols and procedures to prevent cross-contamination.
- Consistently utilize appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to safeguard both staff and patients.
Pay:
$38.00- $46.