Dietitian

Schedule & Location Details Workweek: 32 hours per week Schedule: Monday – Friday (no weekends) Locations: Spend half your time at Saginaw and half at Fashion Square Essential Duties & Responsibilities Nutritional Assessment: Independently evaluate, develop, and complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments consistent with CMS regulations Care Planning: Work closely with patients and the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to establish, document, and update individualized plans of care (POC) Medical Nutrition Therapy: Develop individualized medical nutrition therapy and meal plans for patients based on reported laboratory results and individualized goals. Consult with physicians regarding lab tests as needed Education & Counseling: Develop and implement nutrition education based on individualized patient needs (nutrient requirements, fluid allowance, medical, economic, and social situations). Utilize motivational interviewing with patients needing ongoing behavior change Monitoring & Evaluation: Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy, fluid status, and adherence to diet. Evaluate nutrition outcomes, identify contributing factors, and document appropriate interventions Clinical Collaboration: Effectively communicate pertinent nutrition and fluid issues to the IDT. Act as a key contributor in patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (CQI) teams, and IDT meetings Specialized Management: Function as the Mineral and Bone Disorder Manager. Contact and collaborate with extended care facility staff or other medical personnel to facilitate appropriate nutritional care Mentorship & Education: Present nutrition‑related in‑services for teammates at least annually. Serve as an advisory resource and potential mentor for entry‑level dietitians or as a preceptor/dietetic intern host Education and Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a similar area and as required for registration Registered Dietitian with at least 12 months of clinical experience after successful completion of the CDR exam to obtain registration as required by CMS At least 2 years of specialized renal experience is preferred State licensure or certification required if licensure or certification is available in the state where the facility is located Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, Outlook required Benefits Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. The company offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401(k) match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at Equal Opportunity Statement We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. #J-18808-Ljbffr