Registered Dietitian at Fresenius Medical Care

Galesburg, Illinois, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, DialysisIndustries

Requirements

  • Registered Dietitian (implied by job title and scope)
  • Knowledge of diet, kidney disease, and nutritional assessment standards
  • Ability to calculate diet prescriptions according to standards of practice
  • Familiarity with Federal and state licensure guidelines for patient care plans
  • Proficiency in Urea Kinetic Modeling (Kt/V), mineral metabolism, renal bone disease, anemia, iron status, and nutrition-related lab parameters
  • Skills in interdisciplinary collaboration and process improvement (QEP/QAI activities)
  • Ability to maintain documentation per FMCNA policies, Federal, and state regulations

Responsibilities

  • Assess patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease; provide tailored education on diet's impact on treatment
  • Deliver patient-specific 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
  • Develop written, individualized comprehensive plans of care with the interdisciplinary team
  • Calculate diet prescriptions according to standard of practice
  • Complete progress notes on all chronic dialysis patients per FMCNA guidelines
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical record documentation
  • Provide ongoing nutrition assessment and outcome-oriented counseling to achieve effective nutritional status
  • Identify malnourished or at-risk patients; collaborate on interventions
  • Review patient’s albumin level and body weight monthly; implement plan of care with patient/family/caregiver involvement
  • Monitor adherence/response to nutrition therapy; adjust as needed and document barriers to goals
  • 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 medical record policies; report on nutrition QAI results and participate in QAI program
  • Collaborate on Pre-ESRD education and coordinate with Case Manager for patient education and physician referrals for supplements
  • Review nutrition-related lab results; counsel patient/caregiver; recommend treatment changes; communicate with physicians, facility staff, and nursing facilities

Skills

Renal Nutrition
Nutritional Assessment
Diet Prescription
Patient Education
Kidney Disease Management
Dialysis Nutrition
Nutrition Counseling
Medical Documentation
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

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

Benefits

Professional Development Budget
Conference Attendance Budget
Flexible Work Hours

Risks

Increased competition from telehealth solutions like Philips' eCareManager 4.1.
Rising mental health challenges may impact FMCNA's employee productivity.
Virtual reality education may face adoption and accessibility challenges in rural areas.

Differentiation

FMCNA is the world's largest fully integrated renal company.
FMCNA offers a comprehensive line of dialysis equipment and renal pharmaceuticals.
FMCNA provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for chronic conditions.

Upsides

Telehealth market growth supports FMCNA's remote patient monitoring services.
Home dialysis market expansion aligns with FMCNA's patient-centric care approach.
AI integration enhances FMCNA's predictive analytics and personalized medicine capabilities.

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