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 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 documentation per FMCNA policies, Federal, and state regulations
- Competence in monitoring lab results (e.g., albumin, body weight, nutrition-related parameters) and adjusting 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 medical record policies
- Participation in QAI/QEP activities and process improvements
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
- Develop written, individualized comprehensive plans of care per Federal/state guidelines
- Provide ongoing nutrition assessment, counseling, and interventions for malnourished/at-risk patients
- Review patient’s albumin level and body weight monthly; implement and monitor plan of care with patient/family/caregiver involvement
- Monitor adherence/response to nutrition therapy, adjust as needed, and document barriers to goals
- Collaborate on interdisciplinary recommendations for Kt/V, mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, iron, nutritional/psychosocial status, vascular access, modality, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control
- Report on nutrition QAI results and participate in QAI program
- Coordinate Pre-ESRD education and work with Case Manager for patient education and supplement referrals
- Review nutrition-related lab results, counsel patient/caregiver, recommend treatment changes, and communicate with physicians/staff/providers in facilities (e.g., hospitals, nursing homes)
- 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 work location or remote policy for this role?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key responsibilities or skills required for the Registered Dietitian role?
Key responsibilities include assessing patients' nutritional status, providing diet education, completing nutritional assessments, developing individualized plans of care, monitoring adherence to nutrition therapy, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team on patient care.
What is the team structure like for this position?
The role functions as a member of the interdisciplinary healthcare team, collaborating on patient care plans, Urea Kinetic Modeling, mineral metabolism, anemia management, and more.
What makes a strong candidate for this Registered Dietitian position?
A strong candidate will have expertise in nutritional assessments for dialysis patients, experience providing patient education on diet and kidney disease, and the ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary teams to improve 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