Dietitian
Company: Dialysis Care Center
Location: Frankfort
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description The Dietitian provides
nutritional services to patients in order to maximize the patients’
well-being and improve outcomes. Works as part of an
Inter-Disciplinary Team to maximize patient care and support the
company to meet the goals of the QAPI activities. PRIMARY DUTIES /
ACTIVITIES: Monitor subjective and objective data to determine the
need for timely intervention and follow-up. Review patient lab work
and make individualized recommendations/adjustments to diet and
bone medications. Recommend therapeutic diets in consideration of
cultural preferences and changes in treatment based on the
patient’s nutritional needs in consultation with the patient’s
physician. Counsel a patient, patient’s family, and a patient’s
significant other on prescribed diets and monitoring adherence and
response to diet therapy. Referring patients for assistance with
nutrition resources such as financial assistance, community
resources or in-home assistance. Follow federal and state
regulations. Collect objective and subjective patient data to
assess nutrition status. Responsible for a comprehensive nutrition
assessment with an educational component within 30 days from
patient admission to dialysis facility Conduct a nutrition
reassessment annually or more often if indicated. Participate in
monthly clinics with the patient and family members to review the
prescribed diet and dietary compliance and make adjustments to bone
medications per protocol and in conjunction with the Physician.
Available to answer questions and discuss problems with the
dialysis patients when excessive weight-gain occurs, or when other
instances of suspected dietary non-compliance occurs. Available for
staff education regarding the nutritional care of the patient.
Participate in monthly interdisciplinary patient care conferences.
Assure that follow-up progress notes are written in each patient’s
records each month. Perform regularly-scheduled evaluations of
standard menus as necessary for renal patients, revising and/or
updating menus as necessary, and participates in monthly
interdisciplinary patient care conference. Document patient’s care
plan and long-term program. Will be available for conferences with
salesmen concerning products that could be used in providing
nutritional care for renal patients and makes recommendations for
possible purchases. Participate in monthly QAPI meetings
Participate in individual & group projects as directed by
management Other duties, as assigned CUSTOMER SERVICE: Responsible
for supporting the values and customer service standards of HDS.
Accountable for outstanding customer service to all staff, clients
and vendors Develops and maintains effective relationships through
effective and timely communication. Initiates action to respond,
resolve and follow up regarding customer service issues with all
customers in a timely manner. EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s
Degree required Must be a Registered Dietitian with the Commission
on Dietetic Registration Current State Licensure required Dietitian
experience in the Dialysis field is preferred EXPERIENCE AND
REQUIRED SKILLS: Must be PC proficient; experience in Microsoft
Office Suite: Outlook, Word and Excel a must; Good presentation &
communication skills Able to thrive in a fast-paced setting Must be
productive & resourceful with the ability to meet deadlines
BENEFITS FOR YOUR HEALTH, LIFE AND WELL-BEING Voluntary Benefits:
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Critical
Illness, Accident Insurance & Long-Term Disability Voluntary Life
and AD&D Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings
Account (HSA) Company-Paid Benefits: Short-Term Disability & Basic
Life/AD&D (1× salary) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) &
LifeMart discounts 401(k) with Company Match Paid Time Off (PTO) &
Extended Sick Leave (ESL) PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands and work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while
performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities
to perform the essential functions. Day to day work includes desk
and personal computer work and interaction with prospective and
current clients. The position requires travel between assigned
facilities and various locations. Travel to scheduled staff
meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of
a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate
noise levels. The work environment is also characteristic of a
dialysis center or a patient’s home and as such the employee may be
exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/ materials.
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