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Rendevor Dialysis

PRN Dialysis Dietitian

Rendevor Dialysis, Dallas, Texas, United States, 75215

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Why Join Rendevor Dialysis? Rendevor Dialysis is a family‑owned and operated dialysis company founded over 30 years ago on the principle that everyone is entitled to quality care provided by talented clinicians.

What’s In It For You? We pride ourselves on providing a caring, positive culture for our employees and sharing the experience with our clients.

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive Salary (Plano, TX $96,700.00–$102,420.00)

A 4%% dollar‑for‑dollar company match to the 401(k) plan with immediate vesting

...and much more.

Position Summary As the

Renal Dietitian

you are responsible for developing knowledge and understanding of nephrology nutrition for the clinically complex dialysis patients. You will be in the most challenging of clinical settings and able to utilize your natural gift as a patient advocate to drive differential results for dialysis patients in Skilled Nursing Facilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a similar field (required)

Minimum of 12 months professional work experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian

State licensure, if required or available in the state where the facility is located

Required Skills And Competencies

Ability to cover multiple units

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Computer proficiency

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Maintains professionalism within all aspects of job functions and execution

Demonstrates Rendevor Dialysis mission and values daily

Displays and maintains a positive attitude and promotes the same to others

Displays ability to multi‑task, prioritize, problem solve and handle stressful situations in a timely manner

Knows and follows policies and procedures of Rendevor Dialysis; monitors staff compliance of the same and communicates results timely to leadership

Demonstrates strong communication skills, visibility and establishes productive relationships with Rendevor Dialysis team, SNF partners, vendors, and medical directors

Actively participates in facilities’ CQI process

Participates in the IDT and QAPI committee and attends scheduled meetings

Identifies and reports concerns, issues, and opportunities for improvement when identified

Participates in performance improvement projects within licensure and scope of practice

Participates in annual QAPI training and other continuing education as assigned and required

Provides suggestions for alternate strategies for indicators not meeting goal or improving

Assists in building and maintaining a facility/clinic culture of safety and quality

Reports errors and near misses so that steps can be taken to prevent recurrence

Reports any negative feedback, complaints, grievances from other staff members, patients and families

Uses evidence‑based guidelines and proper infection control practices

Displays a proactive approach and is assertive in all aspects of governing unit functions

Utilizes resources to improve skills, knowledge, and practice to assure continuous quality patient care and delivery of Rendevor Dialysis service

Knowledgeable in ESRD, CDC, OSHA, AAMI, NKF, Network and Medicare standards

Acts as the renal dietary resource to managers, units, Nephrology services and vendors

Carries out MD standing orders and protocols

Maintains patient‑specific nutritional information in E system

Develops nutrition prescription for patients in collaboration with Skilled Nursing Facility dietary team and implements orders based on Rendevor Dialysis policies and procedures and state and federal regulations

Provides ongoing nutrition assessment of patients based on lab results. Modifies nutrition goals and dietary recommendations as needed and on a regular basis

Works with patient and IDT to establish, document and update patients’ plan of care

Instructs Skilled Nursing Facility/patient/family as appropriate on recommended nutrition/dietary modification using an individualized approach

Checks email at least weekly and responds appropriately and timely ; uses company‑provided email for all work‑related email communications

Demonstrates and maintains regular and predictable attendance and punctuality

Adheres to company policies and procedures

Performs other duties as assigned

Supervision This position will report directly to the Unit Leader.

Work Environment This job exists in a hospital or in the medical unit of a post‑acute or correctional facility. This role may include exposure to chemicals and blood‑borne pathogens. This role routinely involves the use of both medical and standard office equipment.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms. This position requires the ability to occasionally push, pull or lift supplies and products up to 50 pounds. Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.

Equal‑Opportunity Statement Rendevor Dialysis is an Equal‑Opportunity Employer.

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Part‑time

Job Function Strategy/Planning and Information Technology

Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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