Registered dietitian [h1.location_city]

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

The renal dietitian provides services to hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis patients and their families in clinical, hospital or extended care settings to support and maximize the nutritional functioning and education of the patient.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES :

Patient Care :

• Assesses the nutritional status of the patient to determine appropriate nutrition intervention and recommendations.
• Reviews medical and diet history, consults with medical staff, the patient or patient’s family, documents appropriate information in the medical record.
• In consultation with the attending physician, recommends therapeutic diets including protein, phosphorus, calorie, sodium, potassium, and fluid intake. Implements all orders and care plans related to nutrition therapy according to PCD policy and procedures.
• Monitors nutritional status, lab values, dialysis adequacy, adherence to diet and response to nutrition related medications and therapy.
• Reviews results of lab tests each month with each patient and / or care giver.
• Participates with the patient care team in the development and review of both the short term and long-term care plan programs. Revise and update nutritional recommendations and care plan as needed.
• Provides nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs, including nutrient requirements, physical and mental abilities and economic means.
• Functions as Bone Metabolism Specialist.

Planning, Coordinating, and Organizing :

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