Registered Dietitian Eastpointe

GENERAL SUMMARY: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. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: A. Interviews patients (and others as relevant) for initial and update assessments. B. Assesses patient's initial and ongoing nutritional status. C. Calculates, prescribes and instructs others regarding diet for patients. D. Provides nutritional education to patient, caregivers and unit staff. E. 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. F. Monitors adherence to diet. G. 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. H. Reviews monthly labs with patient. I. Makes recommendations regarding nutritional issues, (e.g. alternate feeding route, tube feedings supplemental feedings) and monitors status. J. Provides crisis intervention, (e.g. response to panic values, hyperkalemia). K. Monitors medication as it relates to drug-nutrient interaction. L. Participates in interdisciplinary patient care meetings with appropriate documentation on patient care plans. M. Participates in unit quality improvement meetings and activities. N. Active participation in GHS dietitian meetings and committees. O. Identifies and obtains nutritional resources. P. 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. Q. Functions as a professional role model. R. Participates in professional development activities, such as attending meetings, conferences, professional memberships and professional reading, particularly as they relate to the field of nephrology. S. Maintain ADA registration through continuing education in field of nephrology. T. Participates in and facilitates kinetic modeling. U. May participate in protocol management. V. Makes recommendations to patients and team based on nutritional assessments/reassessments. W. May mentors Dietetic Interns as requested. X. Other duties as assigned.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Bachelor of Science in Nutrition. Completion of an approved dietetic internship. ADA Registered and minimum of 1 year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition.Must meet or exceed core customer service responsibilities, standards and behaviors as outlined in the HFHS' Customer Service Policy and summarized below: Communication Ownership Understanding Motivation Sensitivity Excellence Teamwork Respect Must practice the customer skills as provided through on-going training and inservices. Must possess the following personal qualities: Be self-directed Be flexible and committed to the team concept Demonstrate teamwork, initiative and willingness to learn Be open to new learning experiences Accepts and respects diversity without judgment Demonstrates customer service values WORKING CONDITIONS: Stands and walks. Sits at a workstation. Uses a computer.Uses telephone. May be subject to hazardous waste and materials.