Part Time Dialysis Dietitian - Post Acute

Why Join Rendevor Dialysis?Rendevor Dialysis is a family owned and operated dialysis company founded over 30 years ago on the principle that everyone is entitled to quality care provided by talented clinicians.What's In It For You?We pride ourselves in providing a caring, positive culture for our employees and sharing the experience with our clients.What You'll DoAs the Renal Dietitian you are responsible for developing knowledge and understanding of nephrology nutrition for the clinically complex dialysis patients. You will be in the most challenging of clinical settings and able to utilize your natural gift as a patient advocate to drive differential results for dialysis patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities.Minimum Qualifications:Education and Experience:Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics or similar area requiredMinimum of 12 months professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered DietitianState licensure, if required or available in the state where facility is locatedRequired Skills and Competencies:Ability to cover multiple unitsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsComputer proficiencyEssential Duties and Responsibilities:Maintains professionalism within all aspects of job functions and executionDemonstrates Rendevor Dialysis mission and values dailyDisplays and maintains positive attitude and promotes same to othersDisplays ability to multi-task, prioritize, problem solve and handle stressful situations in a timely mannerKnows and follows policies and procedures of Rendevor Dialysis; monitors staff compliance of same and communicating results timely to leadershipDemonstrates strong communication skills, visibility and establishes productive relationships with Rendevor Dialysis team, SNF partners, vendors, and medical directorsActively participates in facilities' CQI processParticipates in the IDT and QAPI committee and attend scheduled meetingsIdentifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identifiedParticipates in performance improvement projects within licensure and scope of practiceParticipates in annual QAPI training and other continuing education as assigned and requiredProvides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not meeting goal or improvingAssists in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and qualityReports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrenceReports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients and familiesUses evidence-based guidelines and proper infection control practicesDisplays a proactive approach and is assertive in all aspects of governing unit functionsUtilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice to assure continuous quality patient care and delivery of Rendevor Dialysis serviceKnowledgeable in ESRD, CDC, OSHA, AAMI, NKF, Network and Medicare standardsActs as the renal dietary resource to managers, units, Nephrology services and vendorsCarries out MD standing orders and protocolsMaintains patient specific nutritional information in EHR systemDevelops nutrition prescription for patients in collaboration with Skilled Nursing Facility dietary team and implements orders based on Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures and state and federal regulationsProvides ongoing nutrition assessment of patients based on lab results. Modifies nutrition goals and dietary recommendations as needed and on a regular basisWorks with patient and IDT to establish, document and update patients' plan of careInstructs Skilled Nursing Facility/patient/family as appropriate on recommended nutrition/dietary modification using an individualized approachChecks email at least weekly and responds appropriately and timely; uses company-provided email for all work-related email communicationsDemonstrates and maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctualityAdheres to company policies and proceduresPerforms other duties as assignedSupervision:This position will report directly to the Area ManagerWork Environment:This job exists in a hospital or in the medical unit of a post-acute or correctional facility. This role may include exposure to chemicals and blood-borne pathogens. This role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally push, pull or lift supplies and products up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.Rendevor Dialysis is an Equal-Opportunity Employer.