Dietician-Registered Dietitian-Renal-Full-Time Location: New York Renal Associates, 3468 Park Ave, B
9 days ago
New York
Job Description Position Qualifications: • Possess a B.S. Degree in Foods and Nutrition from an accredited college or university and meets the eligibility requirements for membership in the American Dietetic Association., • Passage of registration exams given by the Commission on Dietetic Registration resulting in the attainment of Registered Dietitian (R.D.) status., • Must possess 1 year experience working with dialysis patients., • Accountable for the overall nutritional health and well-being of patients receiving maintenance dialysis treatment at the Dialysis Center., • Monitors patients’ progress to determine dietary compliance through review of lab data, chart notes, and oral and written communication with the attending physicians., • Instructs patients and families on prescribed renal diet and makes alterations in dietary patterns according to the changes in patient’s condition., • Participates in multi-disciplinary health care conference in which the total health care of the patient is discussed., • Acts as the nutritional resource person for the Dialysis Center health care team., • Conducts in-service classes with the Dialysis Center staff and attends regional and national conferences pertaining to the nutritional care of renal patients. Benefits: • 401(k) matching, • Dental insurance, • Employee discount, • Health insurance, • Life insurance, • Paid time off, • Pet insurance, • Tuition reimbursement