Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Services, DialysisIndustries
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
- Competence in monitoring lab results (e.g., albumin, body weight, nutrition-related parameters) and adjusting nutrition therapy
- Ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams on Urea Kinetic Modeling, mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, iron status, psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control
- Adherence to FMCNA algorithms and participation in QAI/QEP activities
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 lab parameters
- Complete nutritional assessments and participate in interdisciplinary comprehensive assessments and development of individualized plans of care per Federal/state guidelines
- Provide ongoing nutrition assessment, outcome-oriented counseling, and implement/adjust plans of care to achieve effective nutritional status, involving patient/family/caregiver
- Identify malnourished or at-risk patients and collaborate on interventions/resources
- Review patient’s albumin level and body weight monthly; monitor adherence/response to therapy and document barriers to goals
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team on Kt/V recommendations, disease management, and Pre-ESRD education
- Review nutrition-related lab results, counsel patient/caregiver, recommend treatment changes, and communicate with physicians, facility staff, and external providers (e.g., nursing facilities)
- Participate in staff meetings, report on nutrition QAI results, and engage in process improvement activities to support patient goals
Skills
Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Assessment
Diet Prescription
Kidney Disease Nutrition
Patient Education
Nutrition Counseling
Interdisciplinary Team
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