Registered Renal Dietitian at 001-Dialysis Clinic-Nashville, TN- Corporate Office

OverviewDialysis Clinic Inc. is recruiting top talent interested in supporting our nonprofit mission to prioritize individualized care for patients facing chronic kidney disease. Our mission states the care of the patient is our reason for existence and our dedicated team embodies our sole purpose during every patient interaction. We seek motivated compassionate individuals to provide top-notch patient care. DCI offers paid training competitive pay weekends off outstanding benefits and a positive mission-driven culture. Join DCI today to build relationships and gain fulfillment in our comfortable clinical setting with a lower caregiver-to-patient ratio than other providers.The Registered Renal Dietitian is an integral part of the interdisciplinary team using nutrition education to help improve quality of life for our patients. RDs are responsible for assessing monitoring and educating patients and their families on the importance of diet and nutrition in managing chronic kidney disease.Schedule: Full-time 40 hours/week weekends offCompensation: Pay range from $34.25-$43.39 per hourdepending on renal experience; experience preferredBenefits:Training support and mentorship opportunities provided by clinic and corporate teams for individuals new to renal careComprehensive medical dental and vision benefitsLife and long-term disability insurance provided at no additional expense to employeePaid time off (PTO) including holidaysExtended Sick Bank (ESB) in addition to PTO paid time for doctor appointments sickness or medical leaveRetirement plans with $.50 of each contributed dollar matched for eligible employees up to 8 percentEducation financial supportEmployee assistance programWellness programAmong othersResponsibilitiesWhat You Can Expect:Assist patients with making diet and nutrition choices that improve their quality of lifeComplete comprehensive nutrition assessment for all new and at-risk patientsCollaborate with interdisciplinary team and patient to develop and implement individualized care plans based on nutritional assessment; review monthly and document progress toward established goalsIdentify specific interventions necessary to meet nutritional needs based on evidence-based guidelines best practices and current researchEducate patient and family/caregiver about renal diet and fluid managementMonitor monthly laboratory results and weight changes make recommendations to meet established goalsUtilize a patient-centered care approach respecting and responding to individual and cultural preferences while encouraging engagementParticipate in Quality Assessment Performance Improvement process documenting and attending meetings per clinic policyCompile and create nutrition materials to promote adherence to renal diet guidelinesCommunicate nutrition concerns with care team including attending physiciansShare kidney disease and nutrition advances with care team as neededQualificationsSuccessful Candidates Bring:Excellent communication skillsDemonstrated clinical proficiencyDesire to collaborate with care teamsAbility to problem solveEducation/Training:Must be a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic RegistrationMinimum one year professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a registered dietitian (after successful completion of registration exam) requiredPrevious renal care experience preferred not requiredJob shadow opportunities availableDCIs Differentiator:Since opening the first clinic 50 years ago in Nashville Tenn. our Dialysis Clinic Inc. family has grown to be the nations largest nonprofit dialysis provider with more than 270 locations in 30 states serving nearly 14000 patients each day. DCI invests in our care teams and funds research to further kidney care and treatment options. DCI prioritizes a holistic approach and offers hemodialysis home dialysis and peritoneal dialysis treatment options. We empower patients to live meaningful and productive lives while also delivering high quality kidney care saving lives and reducing hospitalizations. Learn more about DCI and see if were hiring in a clinic near you! DCI is committed to building a diverse and inclusive organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or veteran status.DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods please contact Doug Patterson ator . Once a request has been made DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.For more information about equal opportunity please see: and Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at: Key Skills Culinary Experience,EMR Systems,Motivational Interviewing,Food Service,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,Computer Skills,MDS,Dietary Department Experience,Dialysis Experience,Food Production Experience,Tube Feeding Employment Type : Unclear Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Hourly Salary Salary: 34 - 43