Dietitian

325 South Main St, Old Forge, Pennsylvania, 18518, United States of America

As a Registered Dietitian at DaVita, you’ll be a part of a Team that values work-life balance and where your personal and professional growth is a top priority.

DaVita has an open position for a Registered Dietitian who will be a vital member of each patient’s core care team within the Scranton, PA area. You will analyze lab-work results and educate patients-and their families-on what to eat accordingly. Your ability to influence and lead will be critical to helping them live better lives. If you love patient-centered health care and knowing patients on a personal level—now is your time to explore your next journey—at DaVita.

Essential Job Duties:

• Use experience and education to independently evaluate and complete comprehensive nutrition assessments and reassessments according to CMS regulations.
• Works with patients and the interdisciplinary team to establish, document, and update individualized care plans (POC).
• Assesses on-going nutritional status to determine appropriate nutrition intervention(s) and recommendations. Consults physician regarding lab tests as needed.
• Independently develops individualized Medical Nutrition Therapy including meal plans for patients based on reported lab results and individualized goals.
• Identifies and develops the treatment and nutritional goals for POC and updates as outlined by the clinic’s governing body for stable and unstable patients.
• Selects and develops nutrition education and counseling based on individualized patient needs including nutrient requirements, knowledge and abilities, medical, economic, and social situation. Utilizes
• Motivational Interviewing with patients in need of a behavior change on an ongoing basis.
• Monitors nutritional status, laboratory values, dialysis adequacy.
• Evaluates outcomes, identifies contributing factors and document interventions.
• Contacts and collaborates with extended care facility staff, or other appropriate medical personnel or caregivers to facilitate adequate and appropriate nutritional care.
• Effectively communicates pertinent nutrition issues to the IDT and to patients.
• Participates in patient care conferences, continuous quality improvement (CQI) teams, and IDT Meetings.
• Presents nutrition related in-service for teammates at least annually.
• Other duties as assigned.

What we’ll provide:

DaVita is a clinical leader! We have the highest percentage of facilities meeting or exceeding CMS’s standards in the government’s two key performance programs. We expect our nurses to commit to improving patient health through clinical goal-setting and quality improvement initiatives.

Comprehensive benefits:

• DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package to connect teammates to what matters most.

• We offer medical, dental, vision, 401k match, paid time off, PTO cash out, paid training and more.

• DaVita provides the opportunities for support for you and your family with family resources, EAP counseling sessions, access to Headspace®, backup child, elder care, maternity/paternity leave, pet insurance and so much more!

Requirements:

• State licensure required if licensure is available in the state where the facility is located

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or similar area required

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

• After hire and training, successful completion of the Competency Assessment for Renal Dietitians (CARD) with a score of at least 80% required

• Intermediate computer skills and proficiency with MS Word, Excel, and Outlook required as well as functional proficiency with DaVita specific applications within 60 days

Now is your time to join Team DaVita. Take the first step and apply now.

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Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Salary/ Wage Range

Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience and may fall outside of the range shown. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits