Registered Dietitian – Fairlane Dialysis (Dearborn) - 40 Hours​/Week

Registered Dietitian – Fairlane Dialysis (Dearborn) - 40 Hours/Week

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Registered Dietitian (RD) to join our dedicated team. The RD will play a vital role in providing comprehensive and individualized nutritional care to patients with chronic kidney disease undergoing dialysis treatment.

LOCATION:

19001 Hubbard Dr. Dearborn, MI 48126

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Responsible for all aspects of nutritional needs of dialysis patients. 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.

• 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.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition.
• Completion of an approved dietetic internship.
• ADA Registered
• Minimum of 1-year professional experience as RD in clinical nutrition.