Clinical Nutrition Specialist (Part Time) | Dialysis (rrhs)
Job posting number: #212852 (Ref:REQ_214012)
Job Description
HOW WE CARE FOR YOU:
At Rochester Regional Health, we are dedicated to getting health care right. Our robust benefits and total rewards foster employee wellbeing, professional development and personal growth. We care for your career while caring for the community.
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Benefits Effective Date of Hire
Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Forgiveness
Employee Referral Program
Employee Assistance Program
Same Day Pay through Daily Pay
Pension Plan
Retirement Plan
Advancement Opportunities
Employee Discounts
SUMMARY
As a Renal Dietitian, you will design and implement individualized medical nutrition therapy and collaborate with other disciplines to optimize nutrition care for patients with end-stage kidney disease (ESRD) receiving in-center hemodialysis and outpatient peritoneal or home hemodialysis. Your contribution is essential in helping patients with ESRD acclimate to lifestyle factors and overcome potential barriers associated with eating well while receiving hemodialysis.
STATUS: Part Time, 20 Hours
LOCATION: Bay Creek Dialysis Center
DEPARTMENT: Dialysis
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday, Days; 4 hour shifts
ATTRIBUTES
Registered Dietitian by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) required
Bachelor’s Degree from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) accredited program required
1 year of clinical nutrition experience as a Registered Dietitian required
A minimum of two (2) years of acute clinical experience is preferred
RESPONSIBILITIES
Assessment. Assess nutrition-related needs and goals of patients receiving dialysis using effective communication and listening
skills; collaborate with nephrologists during monthly rounds for assigned in-center hemodialysis patients and monthly clinic
visits for peritoneal and home hemodialysis patients; monitor and document patient progress using electronic medical record.
Nutritional Therapy Planning. Provide renal diet education tailored to patients’ unique lifestyles and based on patients’ renal
View Orignal JOB on: partimejobs.netchemistry results. Develop interventions for patients with abnormal lab results using Bone Disease Protocol and clinical
judgement. Create nutrition education materials on renal diet guidelines for patients. Communicate with patients, family, team
members, and dietitians outside facility on appropriate plans of action to ensure optimal nutrition status
Patient Care. Develop plan of care per clinical data, interview, diagnosis and treatment goals. Counsel patients and family
members on ways to achieve and maintain nutritious diets while following renal diet recommendations.
EDUCATION:
BS (Required)LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:
RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND)PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.
Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.
PAY RANGE:
$28.00 - $40.00CITY:
POSTAL CODE:
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 and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Minority/Female/Disability/Veterans by a prospective employee and/or employee’s Physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.