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Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) Clinical Dietitian PRN Kidney Transplant? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

+ Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.

+ Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

+ Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

+ 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

+ Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

+ Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

+ Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

+ Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

+ Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

+ Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

+ Colleague recognition program

+ Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

+ Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)

_Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location._

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Clinical Dietitian PRN Kidney Transplant like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsibility includes the provision of clinical services and the coordination of care for transplant and living donor patients. Provides education and clinical support for staff in the Transplant Center and in the hospital. Works cooperatively and effectively as a member of the Multidisciplinary Care team.

POPULATION SERVED:

All employees, staff of LPMC in both clinical and non-clinical departments, including patient/families, physicians, volunteers, agency, contract, students and the community served.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluates and monitors all patients under consideration for kidney transplantation, Wait Listed, or living donation per established protocols, evaluates outcomes, and develops a plan of care.

+ Provides education to recipients and donors and their families regarding pre and post-transplant nutrition.

+ Evaluates, monitors, and educates post-transplant patients and their families on post-transplant nutrition.

+ Must understand the disease process as well as dialysis needs for patients undergoing transplant evaluation and follow up.

+ Must determine recommendations for nutritional status improvements and provide direction and instruction for resolution of barriers to transplantation.

+ Follows all regulatory requirements to ensure program viability.

+ Attends Grand Rounds

+ Assesses and educates newly transplanted patients in the inpatient setting and documents according to protocol.

+ Documents appropriately in the patients’ medical record all interventions and recommendations to determine candidacy for kidney transplant.

+ Collaborates with medical team as well as referring dieticians to determine the best kidney transplant plan of care and waitlist nutritional management.

+ Demonstrates professionalism, teamwork, and initiative in working with others while maintaining the ability to self-schedule for dietary evaluations.

+ Supports the mission and vision of the Las Palmas Medical Center and demonstrates excellent customer service at all times.

+ Understands and committed to helping the Las Palmas Medical Center and its associated facilities achieve its goals.

+ Must lean and comply with Las Palmas Medical Center facility safety policies and rules; must use appropriate safety equipment and procedures at all times; must immediately report all unsafe conditions to Transplant Clinic Director; must be familiar with all safety features of equipment, tools or materials encompassed by job duties; and must check with Transplant Clinic Director (prior to job performance) if there is a question as to safe procedure to be used for any job function.

+ Adheres to the LPMC Code of Conduct and demonstrates ethical behavior as expected by our patients, colleagues and community. Understands the personal obligation to report any activity that appears to violate applicable laws, rules regulations or Code of Conduct itself.

+ Documents findings accordingly.

+ Participate in In-Services for patient education.

+ Participate in staff education.

What qualifications you will need:

+ (RD-STATE) Registered Dietitian - State

+ (RD/RDN) Registered Dietitian/Nutritionist

+ Bachelors Degree

Las Palmas Medical Center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/location/las-palmas-medical-center) is a **300+ bed** full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to **the region’s only** kidney transplant center (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/service/transplant) . The facility offers a range of services (https://laspalmasdelsolhealthcare.com/locations/las-palmas-medical-center/services.dot) including emergency care with a **Level III trauma center** , cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Clinical Dietitian PRN Kidney Transplant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. **Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!**

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.