Job Description

New!We are opening a new Portland Kidney Center in 2026, and Northwest Kidney Centers is hiring a Registered Dietitian to join our Nutrition Team in Portland, OR (On-site).

Purpose
Clinical Registered Dietitians provide nutrition care to patients through assessment of nutritional status, development of individualized nutrition care plans, implementation of appropriate interventions, and ongoing monitoring of patient progress in accordance with provider orders, regulatory requirements, NKC policies, and department guidelines.

The Registered Dietitian (RD) is a member of the interdisciplinary team (IDT) and is responsible for completing comprehensive nutrition assessments and developing individualized plans of care that meet patient needs and Conditions of Coverage.

The RD participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to support improved patient outcomes. Responsibilities also include providing nutrition education and counseling to patients, caregivers, and members of the care team, as well as participation in NKC-sponsored education and outreach activities.

Shift: Part-time (0.2FTE), Monday - Friday

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian credentialed by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).
• Approximately one (1) year of professional experience in clinical nutrition or a related setting preferred.
• Must be certified or licensed and registered in the state where services are provided, in accordance with applicable state requirements.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Essential Functions:

1. Patient Assessment and Care Planning:

• Independently analyze and assess patient nutritional, medical, and social information from medical records, patient interviews, laboratory values, and interdisciplinary input.
• Develop comprehensive nutrition assessments and individualized plans of care based on identified patient needs.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team (IDT) to support development and ongoing management of patient care plans

2. Care Implementation and Monitoring

• Implement nutrition interventions in accordance with provider orders, clinical guidelines, and regulatory requirements.
• patient response to interventions and adjust care plans as appropriate.
• Provide clinical input to the care team to support patient outcomes, including review of laboratory data and trends.

3. Documentation and Compliance

• Document all assessments, plans of care, interventions, and patient interactions in the electronic health record in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure compliance with NKC policies, regulatory requirements, and Conditions of Coverage.

4Patient and Caregiver Education

• Provide individualized and group nutrition education to patients, caregivers, and staff as appropriate.
• Develop and utilize educational materials to support patient understanding and engagement in care.
• Support patient engagement in appropriate health and wellness activities.

5. Quality Improvement and Team Participation

• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, including evaluating trends and contributing to improvement initiatives.
• Participate in unit meetings, huddles, and interdisciplinary team discussions to support patient care and operational goals.

6 Coordination and External Collaboration

• Coordinate care with Registered Dietitians, Social Workers, Nurse Care Managers, nursing staff, physicians, and other members of the care team.
• Communicate with external providers, organizations, and community resources as needed to support patient care.

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Benefit offerings for eligible employees (.6-1.0 FTE):

• Choice of 3 medical insurance plans: Premera Blue Cross (HDHP, Low Option PPO, High Option PPO)
• Delta Dental & Vision Services Plan
• 401 Retirement Plan, Employer Match dollar for dollar up to 4% of your wages and an additional 1% Discretionary Match
• Disability benefits: Short-term & Long-term Plans
• Life & AD&D Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement of up to $4,000 annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Scholarship Program
• Flexible Spending & Health Savings Accounts
• 100% employer subsidized Commute/Transit Benefits available
• Paid Time Off (PTO) includes personal time off and holidays. Employees may earn up to 192 hours of PTO in their first year.
• Paid Sick Time (PST) - Employees will earn 1 hour for every 30 eligible hours of work.

Founded in 1962 as the world’s first outpatient dialysis provider, Northwest Kidney Centers operates 19 dialysis clinics across the Puget Sound region in addition to hospital-based services and a large home-based dialysis program. We are a not-for-profit, community-based organization and consistently rank among the top dialysis providers in the United States in quality of care, patient outcomes and transplant rates. We’re expanding to Portland in late 2026 to bring our compassionate, high-quality dialysis care to more people.

At Northwest Kidney Centers, teamwork, integrity, respect, excellence and stewardship guide our approach to how we work. We differentiate ourselves by our patient centered approach and active commitment to advancing kidney research and dialysis innovation. Key to our success is the compassion and expertise of our dedicated team of staff that care for those we serve.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Northwest Kidney Center is an equal employment opportunity employer. Every employee has the right to work in surroundings that are free from all forms of unlawful discrimination. NKC will not engage in or tolerate any discrimination in the workplace prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Specifically, no employee will be discriminated against on the basis of their race (including physical characteristics historically associated with race, such as hairstyle or hair type), sex/gender, religion/creed, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, national origin, citizenship, immigration status, genetics/genetic markers, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Preboarding Requirements: At Northwest Kidney Centers, we are committed to maintaining a safe work environment for all employees and patients. As part of our hiring process, we conduct pre-employment background checks, drug screenings (we do not test for THC), employment verification and references, which are contingent to be hired on with NKC. These checks ensure we are in compliance with regulatory requirements and uphold our standards of safety, excellence, stewardship, and integrity. We value transparency and respect your privacy; any information obtained during these screenings will be handled with the utmost confidentiality. Should you have any questions regarding this process, please feel free to reach out to our People Team.

Please note: To protect our vulnerable patient population and our workforce, NKC strongly encourages all staff to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.