Renal Dietitian

Job Title: Renal Dietitian

Location: Delano, CA

Salary: $84,000 $115,000 annually (dependent on experience)

Shift: Day Shift | Monday to Friday | 8:00 AM 4:30 PM | Flexible schedule | Saturdays if needed

Job Description:

A growing dialysis care team is seeking Registered Dietitians in the Delano and Bakersfield area to provide compassionate, patient-centered nutritional support to individuals with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD). This full-time opportunity (40 hours/week) plays a vital role in improving patients' quality of life through dietary education, monitoring, and care planning.

Ideal candidates will be experienced in renal nutrition or clinical settings and hold registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. A California license or at least one year of clinical nutrition experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for dialysis patients
• Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
• Provide continuous education and counseling on renal diets
• Monitor lab results and adjust dietary plans or medications per protocols
• Collaborate with physicians and the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to ensure quality care
• Participate in care planning and QAPI meetings
• Assist with access to nutritional resources, supplements, and community services
• Maintain patient confidentiality and uphold HIPAA regulations
• Stay informed of updates in renal nutrition through national/state programs
• Document care and treatment changes in compliance with state regulations

Qualifications:

• Registered with the Commission of Dietetic Registration
• Licensed in California (or at least one year of clinical nutrition experience)
• Experience with ESRD patients preferred
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Flexible day shift schedule
• Opportunity to work closely with patients and directly impact health outcomes
• Participate in national/state renal nutrition initiatives
• Professional development in a supportive clinical environment