Dietitian - Home Care is responsible for making home visits to assess the nutritional needs of patients. Designs and implements nutritional care plans for patients utilizing general dietetic standards and regulations. Being a Dietitian - Home Care monitors and documents patient progress and consults with physicians as needed. Evaluates effectiveness of the care plan and communicates to the other members of the healthcare team to provide optimal nutrition outcomes. Additionally, Dietitian - Home Care plans menus and inspects food to ensure portions adhere to set restrictions and dietary standards. Requires a bachelor's degree in clinical nutrition, dietics, or related degree. Requires Registered Dietitian (RD). May require a state license to practice. Typically reports to a manager. The Dietitian - Home Care occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. Gaining exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. To be a Dietitian - Home Care typically requires 2-4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Registered Dietitian
Registered Dietitians build trusting relationships with patients and their families and utilize dietary education and planning to directly affect their patients' quality of life. Responsibilities include completing patient assessments, creating patient specific nutritional plans, and providing ongoing nutritional support. The qualified candidate must be registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration. Applicant must also have current licensure in the state or at least one year of clinical nutrition experience. Experience with ESRD patient preferred.
Why choose Innovative Renal Care?
Our team lives by our values of Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Results Driven, and Everyone Counts!
Integrity - Deliver on our promises with dedication and clarity.
Compassion - Treat patients and their families with the utmost respect and empathy.
Accountability - Take ownership when resolving issues and solving problems, trusting others to support us.
Results Driven - Keep raising the bar for our own performance, helping, and encouraging our colleagues to do the same.
Everyone Counts - Respect people of all backgrounds. Strive to create a diverse and equitable workplace.
Innovative Renal Care is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability, or protected veteran status.
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