Job Description
Satellite Healthcare, Inc. seeks a Dialysis Registered Dietitian to provide individualized medical nutrition therapy for patients with chronic kidney disease in in-center and home dialysis programs. Responsibilities include nutrition assessments, care planning, fluid and electrolyte management support, lab interpretation, and patient/family education. Collaborate closely with nephrologists, nurses, social workers, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize outcomes. Participate in quality initiatives, documentation, and regulatory compliance. Enjoy a mission-driven, patient-centered culture with strong training and professional growth opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized care plans for dialysis patients.
- Deliver ongoing medical nutrition therapy to support fluid, electrolyte, and lab management.
- Educate patients and families on renal diets, fluid restrictions, and lifestyle modifications.
- Collaborate with nephrologists, nurses, and social workers to coordinate care and optimize outcomes.
- Monitor clinical indicators and adjust nutrition interventions based on labs and patient status.
- Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record in a timely manner.
- Participate in quality improvement projects and support regulatory and accreditation compliance.
- Contribute to staff education and patient education programs on renal nutrition and wellness.
Required Skills
- Renal nutrition therapy
- Medical nutrition therapy (MNT)
- Dialysis patient care
- Nutrition-focused physical assessment
- Lab interpretation (renal panels)
- Fluid and electrolyte management
- Care planning and documentation (EMR)
- Patient and family education
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Regulatory and quality compliance (CMS, ESRD)
