Dialysis Dietitian-**Sign-On Bonus up to $5000**
Company: Employer
Location: Gardena
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
Qualified caniddates may be eligible for up to a $5000 Sign-On
Bonus- please inquire! The Dietitian's role is to assure quality
nutritional care of patients and their families with chronic renal
disease. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following. Other duties and tasks may be assigned. Assist with
clinical and operational processes to improve patient health and
minimize hospitalizations and missed treatments. Recommend
therapeutic diets in consideration of cultural and/or personal
preferences and changes in treatment based on the patient's
nutritional needs in consultation with the patient's physician.
Design and distribute educational materials concerning diet for the
dialysis patient, conduct seminars and classes for dialysis
patients concerning aspects of their diets. Perform regularly
scheduled evaluations of standard menus for renal patients,
revising and/or updating menus as necessary, and participate in
monthly interdisciplinary patient care conference. Assist patients
in obtaining dietary supplements as appropriate. Must perform
initial assessments and reassessments in accordance with state
regulations. Participate as a member of the Interdisciplinary team
in all required patient assessment and care planning activities.
Help maintain a productive quality assurance program and
participate in the center's quality assurance activities. Be
familiar with all emergency operational procedures. Attend and
participate in the monthly Quality Assessment and Performance
Improvement (QAPI) activities. Establish and maintain a positive
relationship with Medical Director and physicians, area nursing
homes, hospitals, agencies, vendors and the community as
applicable. Regular and reliable attendance is required for the
job. QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully,
an individual must be able to perform each essential duty
satisfactorily. Requirements include: Must have Bachelor of Science
Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or Food. Minimum of one year
experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian
required. Current Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) certification
showing proof registered with Commission of Dietetic Registration.
Current Dietitian (LD/LDN) license in applicable state is required
unless employed in the state of AZ, CA, CO, HI, IN, MI, NJ or VA.
State certification (Certified Dietitian/Nutritionist) required in
CT and NY. License must be maintained as current and in good
standing. Must have basic computer skills, including Microsoft
Office (Word, Excel, Outlook); proficiency in all USRC clinical
applications required within 90 days of hire. U.S. Renal Care is an
Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Additional
Information
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
06/21/2022
Keywords: Employer, Gardena , Dialysis Dietitian-**Sign-On Bonus up to $5000**, Healthcare , Gardena, California
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