**Overview**
The **Registered Dietitian** assesses, monitors, and educates dialysis patients about nutritional needs.
**Responsibilities**
+ Assess the individual patient nutrition needs.
+ Educates the patient and family about the importance of diet and fluid control.
+ Reviews laboratory results with the patient and makes recommendations to the patient and physician.
+ Documents thoroughly according to DCI policy.
+ Participates in team care planning, clinic CQI program and Risk Management.
+ Educates staff about the renal diet and laboratory results.
+ Participates in quality improvement activities, patient care conference and other clinic programs.
+ Actively encourages and is an example of open communication between physicians, patients, and staff.
**Qualifications**
BS or advanced degree in food and nutrition or dietetics and one year related experience in clinical nutrition.
DCI is a federal contractor and an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer-Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. If you are having difficulty using the online application system or would like to request other accommodations or application methods, please contact Doug Patterson at Accommodations@dciinc.org or 615-327-3061. Once a request has been made, DCI will initiate a discussion with you about your needs and whether an accommodation can be provided. DCI is committed to providing such accommodations where possible.
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https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP\_EEO\_Supplement\_Final\_JRF\_QA\_508c.pdf;
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_formattedESQA508c.pdf; and
https://www.nlrb.gov/sites/default/files/attachments/basic-page/node-3788/employeerightsposter-8-5x11.pdf.
Security Roles and Responsibilities can be reviewed at:https://www.dciinc.org/security-roles
**Job Location** _US-MT-Libby_
**Posted Date** _2 months ago_ _(1/5/2024 9:40 PM)_
**_ID_** _2024-18059_
**_\# of Openings_** _1_
**_Address_** _463 W 9th Street_
**_Category_** _Registered Dietician_