Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Healthcare, Dialysis, Medical NutritionIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian credentials
- Knowledge of diet, kidney disease, and its impact on treatment processes
- Ability to assess patient's learning needs and provide appropriate education
- Skills in nutritional assessment, calculating diet prescriptions, and interpreting lab parameters (e.g., albumin, body weight, Kt/V, mineral metabolism, anemia, iron status)
- Proficiency in documentation according to FMCNA policies, Federal, and state regulations
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on patient care plans, QAI/QEP activities, and process improvements
- Competence in Urea Kinetic Modeling, renal bone disease management, and nutrition therapy adjustments
Responsibilities
- Assess patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease; provide tailored education to patient/family/caregiver on nutritional status, adequacy measures, fluid status, and lab parameters
- Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments and care plan development
- Calculate diet prescriptions and complete progress notes on chronic dialysis patients per FMCNA guidelines
- Provide ongoing nutrition assessment, counseling, and monitoring; identify and address malnutrition risks; review albumin and body weight monthly
- Implement, monitor, and adjust nutrition therapy; document progress and barriers to goals
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling, mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, nutritional/psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control
- Adhere to FMCNA algorithms and policies; report on nutrition QAI results and participate in QAI programs
- Coordinate Pre-ESRD education and work with Case Manager for patient education and supplement referrals
- Review nutrition-related lab results; counsel patients/caregivers; recommend and communicate treatment changes to physicians, staff, and external facilities
- Participate in staff meetings (e.g., general staff, quality improvement)
Skills
Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Assessment
Diet Prescription
Kidney Disease Education
Nutrition Counseling
Interdisciplinary Team
Patient Education
Dialysis Nutrition
Medical Documentation
Clinical Outcomes
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