Registered Dietitian - Macomb Regional Dialysis Center - Contingent

Registered Dietitian - Macomb Regional Dialysis Center - Contingent

Responsible for all aspects of nutritional needs of dialysis patients. Will strive to fulfill the organization's mission, vision, values, philosophy and goals. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team members in order to care for the dialysis patient. Develops a close working relationship with other dietitians in order to facilitate information flow and educational efforts. Reports to designated supervisor.

Interviews patients (and others as relevant) for initial and update assessments

Assesses patient's initial and ongoing nutritional status

Calculates, prescribes and instructs others regarding diet for patients

Provides nutritional education to patient, caregivers and unit staff

Coordinates diet with other health care facilities and is involved in continuing communication with hospitals, extended care facilities, home health care agencies, senior centers and "Meals on Wheels" staff

Monitors adherence to diet

May make recommendations regarding phosphorus binder initiation, type and dosage changes, renal vitamins, stool softeners, oral iron products, cinacalcet and oral vitamin D analogs and calcium supplements

Reviews monthly labs with patient

Makes recommendations regarding nutritional issues, (e.g. alternate feeding route, tube feedings supplemental feedings) and monitors status

Provides crisis intervention, (e.g. response to panic values, hyperkalemia)

Monitors medication as it relates to drug-nutrient interaction

Participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings with appropriate documentation on patient care plans

Participates in unit quality improvement meetings and activities

Active participation in GHS dietitian meetings and committees

Identifies and obtains nutritional resources

Functions as an integral part of the interdisciplinary health care team, making and receiving referrals and education awareness and utilization of existing educational materials; upgrades and develops new materials

Functions as a professional role model

Participates in professional development activities, such as attending meetings, conferences, professional memberships and professional reading, particularly as they relate to the field of nephrology

Maintain ADA registration through continuing education in field of nephrology

Participates in and facilitates kinetic modeling

May participate in protocol management

Makes recommendations to patients and team based on nutritional assessments/reassessments

May mentor Dietetic Interns as requested

Performs other duties as assigned

Requires Bachelor of Science in Nutrition

Requires completion of an approved dietetic internship

ADA Registered and minimum of 1 year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition required

Henry Ford Hospital