Renal Registered Dietitian Opportunity at LifeBridge Health

Job Summary:

This position provides comprehensive nutrition services and education to dialysis patients and authorized caregivers in a clinical setting, supporting and maximizing the patient's nutritional well-being within a chronic-care facility for end-stage renal disease patients. The successful candidate will assess nutritional status, develop individualized medical nutrition therapy, and provide nutrition education and counseling based on patient needs.

Responsibilities:

• Assess nutritional status and develop individualized medical nutrition therapy for each patient.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling based on patient needs.
• Monitor nutritional status, laboratory values, and dialysis adequacy to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations.
• Revise and update nutritional recommendations and care plans as needed.
• Review monthly lab results with patients and caregivers and provide printed patient nutrition reports.
• Function as a Mineral and Bone Disorder Specialist and participate in anemia management.
• Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, and continuous quality improvement teams.
• Document nutrition progress and outcomes according to federal, state, and LifeBridge Health requirements.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
• Registered Dietitian status with the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• State licensure required in Maryland or the state where the facility is located.
• Minimum of two years' professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian.
• Experience working in dialysis settings preferred.

About LifeBridge Health:

As one of the largest healthcare providers in Maryland, LifeBridge Health strives to provide exceptional care to over 1 million patients annually. Our team of 13,000 healthcare professionals is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and improving the health of our community. We offer a range of services, including emergency care, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, renal dialysis, and diagnostic services. Join our team and be part of a dynamic and compassionate healthcare organization.

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