Dietitian
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits :About this role : As a Dietitian with Shifa Nephrology Associates LLC, you will be a valuable member of the interdisciplinary team and a part of a close-knit, collaborative team responsible for delivering unique nutritional care to patients with Diabetes, chronic kidney disease and end stage renal disease.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :
Dietitian should be familiar with DSMT and Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) Services which are used to deliver nutritional assessment, one-on-one counseling, and group counseling services to eligible patients.
Assesses patients knowledge and provides education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process.
Provides education to patient / family / caregivers regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
Completes nutritional assessment and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized comprehensive plan of care for patients.
Maintains complete and accurate medical records including progress notes.
Provides ongoing assessment and counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status.
Monitors, adjusts, and documents response to nutrition therapy and addresses any issues impacting the patients ability to achieve the goals.
Reviews nutrition related lab results :
Counsels patients and / or caregivers and formulates appropriate action.
Identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements.
Communicates with physician and / or facility staff as appropriate.
Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable.
EDUCATION :
Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration.
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged.
Current state licensure if applicable.