Clinical Dietitian

Job Summary

Responsible for managing the nutritional care of patients with kidney disease. The Clinical Dietitian assesses patients’ nutritional needs, develops individualized nutrition plans, and educates patients on dietary requirements related to dialysis treatment and overall health. The role also includes facilitating nutrition education sessions and supporting patients in managing dietary restrictions.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial nutritional assessments for new patients within seven days of their first treatment.
• Reassess each patient’s nutritional status at least every 30 days or more frequently as needed.
• Develop and recommend therapeutic diets in consultation with the treating physician, considering patients’ nutritional needs and cultural preferences.
• Educate and counsel patients and their families on prescribed diets, monitoring adherence and treatment outcomes.
• Assist patients in obtaining appropriate dietary supplements.
• Collaborate with the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop individualized and long-term patient care plans.
• Lead continuous quality improvement activities related to nutrition and nutritional indicators.
• Communicate assessment results and ongoing nutritional progress to physicians and relevant healthcare team members.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient progress notes in compliance with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) regulations.
• Participate in patient care conferences, performance improvement initiatives, and staff meetings as required.
• Provide patient education tailored to individual nutritional needs.
• Conduct home visits as required by company policies and Ministry of Health (MOH) regulations.
• Attend in-service training and continuing education sessions in accordance with company policies.
• Comply with organizational policies and procedures and perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Clinical Dietetics or Nutrition.
• Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of experience in a clinical dietitian or nutrition role, preferably in a dialysis or hospital setting.
• Licensure: Valid Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) license.
• Certification: Valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the Saudi Heart Association .