- LifeBridge Health
- Baltimore, MD
- Full-time
- 03-06-2024
Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated Renal Registered Dietitian to join our team at Grace Medical Center, a leading healthcare facility. As a Renal Registered Dietitian, you will provide essential services and education to dialysis patients to enhance their nutritional well-being within a chronic-care environment. Your role will involve assessing nutritional status, developing personalized nutrition therapy plans, monitoring patient progress, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary care team.
Responsibilities
- Assess nutritional status and provide appropriate intervention recommendations.
- Develop individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy plans for each patient.
- Provide nutrition education and counseling based on individual patient needs.
- Review monthly lab results, document progress, and revise care plans as necessary.
- Participate in rounds, patient care conferences, and quality improvement teams.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
- Registered Dietitian status with Commission on Dietetic Registration.
- State Licensure in Maryland or facility location.
- Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Registered Dietitian in clinical nutrition.
- Experience in a dialysis setting preferred.
- Exceptional time management, communication, and critical thinking skills.
About the Company
LifeBridge Health, a prominent healthcare provider in Maryland, includes several renowned hospitals and medical facilities, serving over 1 million patients annually. Grace Medical Center offers emergency care, inpatient and outpatient behavioral health, renal dialysis, and diagnostic services, making a significant impact in the West Baltimore community.