Dialysis Dietitian U.S. Renal Care, Inc. - 3.0 Streamwood, IL Job Details Part-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Nephrology Community relations Direct patient care Patient assessment Disease management patient education Mid-level Working with individuals with specific medical conditions Care coordination meetings experience Clinical outcome improvement Coordination with healthcare staff for dietary services Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Patient consultations Disease state management Dietetics Medical lab results review Patient treatment Quality assurance experience within healthcare
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How you'll change lives As a Dietitian at U.S. Renal Care, you will be an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, providing excellent care for patients living with kidney disease. U.S. Renal care dietitians work under the supervision of a RDN Regional Manager. What you'll be doing Patient Nutrition. Using the most current, science-based practices, you will recommend therapeutic diets based on patient nutritional needs, preferences, and changes in treatment, in consultation with the patient's physician. You will review lab results and provide appropriate education for nutritional interventions on such topics as fluid and sodium, potassium, and CKD-Mineral and Bone Disorder management. You will also conduct patient assessments and care planning activities, as well as participating in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences. Teamwork. You will collaborate with the Medical Director, physician/advanced practice provider, facility administrator, social worker, nurse, and patient care technician to maintain positive relationships with area hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, agencies, vendors, and the community. Safety & Quality. You will help with clinical and operational processes, with a focus on improving patient health and achieving target goals for patient outcomes. You will also help maintain a productive quality assurance program and participate in monthly Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities. Company (Career Site Brand): U.S. Renal Care