Registered Dietitian

What You’ll Do 

As a Registered Dietitian, you will use your consultative expertise and compassion to help patients understand that what they eat directly affects their overall health and the progression of chronic kidney disease (CKD). You will empower patients to take ownership of their health through building a relationship and working them through their goals. As a vital member of the patient's care team, you will educate patients and their families on a wide range of nutritional topics such as diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure (CHF) to help slow the progression of CKD. This position reports to the Manager of Regional Dietetics.

The Day to Day 

• Consults with patients and their families on individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) education and disease management based on individualized patient needs including labs, nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic, and social situation.  

• Assesses on-going nutritional status on subsequent follow-up visits to determine appropriate nutrition interventions and recommendations. 

• Educates on meal planning, grocery shopping, and eating out, based on patient’s individualized goals  

• Teaches patient about managing blood sugars, sodium/fluid restriction, limiting protein, and weight management.  

• Independently evaluates, develops, and completes comprehensive nutrition assessment and reassessment consistent with best practices. 

• Collaborates with Strive nurse practitioners, social workers, pharmacists, and physicians to communicate pertinent nutrition concerns.  

Minimum Qualifications 

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. 

• 1+ years experience in Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field. 

• Active registered dietitian (RD) license in relevant state(s). 

• Internet Connectivity - Min Speeds: 3.8Mbps/3.0Mbps (up/down): Latency <60 ms. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Demonstrated understanding of renal nutrition best practices.  

• Ability to work flexible schedules, possibly for multiple facilities and rare travel when needed.  

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, and Outlook. 

• Strong outpatient counseling experience, especially in diabetes, hypertension and CHF, and CKD. 
   

Annual Base Salary Range: $65,500 - $77,000