DIETICIAN

Provides nutrition education, counseling and interventions as appropriate, in the adjustment of both Chronic Kidney Disease and End Stage Renal Disease. Supports Facility's mission, goals and values. Performs and documents initial nutrition assessments on all newly-admitted ESRD patients; Performs follow ups as needed. Collaborates with physician in determining nutrition needs and diet prescriptions for all CKC and ESRD patients. Educates patients and family on nutritional needs, meal planning and community resources as appropriate. Attends and participates in interdisciplinary facility patient team meetings, including, but not limited to, quality improvement, development of the patient's plan of care, and team building. Assists in coverage of Nutrition Services in cases of LOA, vacations, and census increase. Minimum Qualifications: 1.Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration. 2.Dietician State Licensure. 3.Dialysis experience preferred. 4.Computer experience preferred. 5. Fluent in the English and Spanish Language preferred.