Registered Dietitian
Fresenius Medical Care
Anchorage/Wasilla
posted 03/05/2010
Summary
Fresenius Medical Care provides dialysis to patients throughout Alaska. The dietician provides an integral part of the dialysis patient's care. This position is divided between the dialysis clinics in Wasilla and Anchorage. It is a qualified part time position, 30 hours per week and the candidate is eligible for medical, dental, vision, life and 401(k).
Principal Responsibilities and Duties
The Renal Dietitian is responsible for providing ongoing care for all nutrition aspects of ESRD patients. Responsible for comprehensive nutrition assessment including short term care plan and long-term program within one month of admission. Recommend appropriate feeding methods/formula or meal patterns. (i.e. IDPN, supplements). Responsible for developing or obtaining patient nutrition educations materials. Counsel patient, family, significant other or caregiver on prescribed diet and monitor adherence and response to therapy. Review monthly lab work on an individual basis and intervene as appropriate in collaboration with patient's physician.
Education
Registered Dietitian
Current state licensure
Prefer membership to the American Dietetic Association and/or professional membership to a renal association i.e. CRN
Experience and Required Skills
Minimum 1 year clinical dietetic experience.
Effective oral communication skills are essential
Ability to travel with valid driver's license
Compensation
Salary DOE
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and 401(k)
Contact Maja Olsson, Area Manager at 907-334-0702 or go online at www.fmcna.com
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