Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
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Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Healthcare, Medical ServicesIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credentials
- Knowledge of diet and kidney disease relationship and impact on treatment
- Ability to assess patient's learning needs and provide appropriate education
- Skills in nutritional assessment and calculating diet prescriptions per standards of practice
- Proficiency in completing progress notes and maintaining accurate medical record documentation per FMCNA policies, Federal, and state regulations
- Capability to monitor patient adherence, adjust nutrition therapy, and implement plans of care
- Experience with Urea Kinetic Modeling (Kt/V), mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, iron status, nutritional status, psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including physicians, case managers, and facility staff
- Participation in QAI, QEP, process improvement, and staff meetings
Responsibilities
- Assess patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease and provide tailored education to patient/family/caregiver on nutritional status, adequacy measures, fluid status, and nutrition-related lab parameters
- Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments and development of individualized plans of care per Federal and state guidelines
- Calculate diet prescriptions and provide ongoing nutrition assessment and counseling to achieve effective nutritional status
- Identify malnourished or at-risk patients, collaborate on interventions, review monthly albumin levels and body weight, and implement plans of care with patient/family/caregiver involvement
- Monitor adherence/response to nutrition therapy, adjust as needed, document barriers to goals, and address issues impacting achievement
- Collaborate on Urea Kinetic Modeling, mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia/iron, nutritional/psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control; adhere to FMCNA algorithms and policies
- Report on nutrition QAI results, participate in interdisciplinary QAI program, and coordinate Pre-ESRD education with team/Case Manager
- Review nutrition-related lab results, counsel patient/caregiver, recommend treatment changes, and communicate with physicians, facility staff, and nursing facilities
- Participate in pertinent staff meetings (e.g., general staff, quality improvement)
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a full-time position?
Yes, this is a full-time employment position.
What is the salary range for this Registered Dietitian role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
Is this role remote or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What key skills are required for the Registered Dietitian position?
Key skills include assessing patient nutritional status, providing patient education on diet and kidney disease, calculating diet prescriptions, conducting nutritional assessments, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans.
What is the work environment like for this role?
The role involves functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team in a facility serving in-center and home dialysis patients, with participation in quality improvement activities.
Fresenius Medical Care
Provides dialysis and renal healthcare services
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care North America focuses on delivering high-quality healthcare services to individuals with kidney and other chronic conditions. The company operates a vast network of dialysis centers and outpatient labs for cardiac and vascular care, ensuring coordinated treatment for many patients across the continent. It stands out as the largest fully integrated renal company, providing not only dialysis services but also specialty pharmacy and laboratory services. Additionally, Fresenius manufactures and distributes a wide range of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. The goal of Fresenius Medical Care is to enhance the quality of life for patients with chronic illnesses by providing comprehensive and accessible healthcare solutions.
Waltham, MassachusettsHeadquarters
1996Year Founded
$39.1MTotal Funding
LATE_VCCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
11-50Employees