Renal Dietitian
Company: Employer
Location: Fredericksburg
Posted on: April 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Job ID 20000KI4Available Openings 1Position Specific
InformationRetention Bonus eligible Part Time PURPOSE AND SCOPE:
Supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service
philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including
following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. Provides
nutritional services for the facility's in-center and home patients
as applicable in order to maximize the patient's nutritional status
and improve clinical outcomes. Functions as a member of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team, supporting the FMCNA commitment
to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) and Quality Assessment and
Performance Improvement (QAI) activities. Actively participates in
process improvement activities that enhance the likelihood that
patients will achieve their individualized patient-specific goals
as determined by the patient's physician. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES: Assesses patient's knowledge of diet and kidney
disease and provides education appropriate to patient's learning
needs regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the
impact on the treatment process. Provides patient specific detailed
education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status,
adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition
related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process.
Completes nutritional assessment and participates in the
interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments. Participates with the
interdisciplinary team in the development of a written,
individualized comprehensive plan of care that specifies the
services necessary to address the patient's needs, in accordance
with established Federal and, where applicable, state licensure
guidelines. Calculates diet prescription according to standard of
practice. Completes progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients
according to established FMCNA guidelines. Maintains complete and
accurate documentation of all appropriate information in medical
record according to established FMCNA policies and Federal and
state regulations. Provides patient with ongoing nutrition
assessment and outcome-oriented nutrition counseling necessary to
assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional
status. Identifies malnourished patients as well as patients at
risk for malnutrition and works collaboratively with
interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions,
resources or solutions. Reviews each patient's albumin level and
body weight at least monthly. Implements plan of care with
involvement of patient/family/caregiver. Monitors adherence and
response to nutrition therapy, adjusts therapy as needed to achieve
and sustain an effective nutritional status, documents why the
patient was unable to achieve the goals and implements the plan of
care to address issues impacting the patient's ability to achieve
the goals. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea
Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician's
prescription of Kt/V. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team
on management and recommendations for mineral metabolism and renal
bone disease, anemia and iron status, nutritional status,
psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation
status and sodium/volume control. Adheres to FMCNA algorithm and
medical record policies. Reports on nutrition QAI results and
participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program. Collaborates and
coordinates with team members in provision of Pre-ESRD education as
appropriate. When appropriate, works with Case Manager to
coordinate plan of care for patient education and identifies
candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements, as
per disease management agreements. Reviews nutrition related lab
results: Counsels patient and/or caregiver and formulates
appropriate action. Recommends treatment changes to the
interdisciplinary team as appropriate. Communicates with physician
and/or facility staff regarding lab results as appropriate.
Communicates lab results and recommended treatment changes to
providers of patient care in nursing facilities (i.e. hospitals,
short term and long term care facilities). Participates in
pertinent staff meetings (i.e. general staff, quality improvement),
Care plan meetings, and others as applicable. Consults with FMS
Corporate Dietitian regarding nutrition concerns as needed.
Maintains and improves knowledge and skills for a competent and
innovative practice. Maintains dietetic registration and continuing
education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and
state licensure regulations where applicable. Collaborates with
interdisciplinary team, ensuring that all work areas are safe and
clean. Other nutrition management duties as assigned. Additional
responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or
locations. See applicable addendum for department or location
specific functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS : The
physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk
and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility
staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned
facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to
regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The
work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with
air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed
to infectious and contagious diseases/materials. EDUCATION :
Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration
Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged. Current
state licensure if applicable. EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
Minimum of 1 year professional work experience in clinical
nutrition as a Registered Dietitian. Previous renal experience
preferred. Demonstrated leadership competencies and skills for the
position, including ability to teach, strong organizational skills,
excellent communication, customer service, relationship
development, results orientation, team building and decision
making. Able to perform responsibilities with minimum supervision.
Basic computer skills required. EO/AA Employer:
Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender
Identity Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free
workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Salary: $map.get("vacancy_salary-text"). Date posted:
04/07/2021
Keywords: Employer, Alexandria , Renal Dietitian, Healthcare , Fredericksburg, Virginia
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