Dietitian - Renal

Job Title: Renal Dietitian (Registered Dietitian)

Location: Delano, CA (with some coverage in Bakersfield, CA)

Shift Type: Days

Shift Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (Saturdays if needed)

Hours per Week: 40 hours

Annual Salary Range: $84,000 - $115,000 (based on experience)

Position Summary:

As a Renal Dietitian, you'll play a vital role in improving the quality of life for dialysis patients by developing individualized nutrition plans, supporting long-term care facilities, and being a key part of the interdisciplinary team. Your expertise will guide patients in managing their health through dietary education and consistent support.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform comprehensive nutritional assessments and counseling for ESRD patients
• Create, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans
• Educate patients and families on renal-specific diets and medication interactions
• Review lab results monthly and adjust care plans in coordination with physicians
• Support medication management (e.g., Vitamin D analogs, binders, calcimimetics)
• Coordinate with Long-Term Care Facilities and attend care plan meetings
• Participate in QAPI and IDT care planning and improvement efforts
• Refer patients to resources for financial or nutritional support as needed
• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, CMS, OSHA, and state regulations

Required Qualifications:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration
• Active state licensure in California (or eligible to obtain)
• At least 1 year of clinical nutrition experience
• Experience with ESRD or dialysis patients strongly preferred

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Confident communicator who builds trust with patients and providers
• Comfortable managing multiple patients and lab reviews
• Collaborative, proactive, and solution-oriented
• Passionate about improving patient outcomes through nutrition

Perks and Benefits:

• No on-call or overnight hours
• Flexible day-shift schedule
• Opportunity to work with a collaborative and mission-driven team
• Significant impact on patient care and quality of life

This is a meaningful opportunity for a Registered Dietitian ready to make a difference in the renal community through compassionate, comprehensive nutrition care.