Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Healthcare, Medical, Renal CareIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian as per Commission on Dietetic Registration
- Board Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition encouraged
- Current state licensure if applicable
- 1+ year experience in clinical nutrition as a Registered Dietitian
- Previous renal experience preferred
- Maintains dietetic registration and continuing education hours as specified by American Dietetic Association and state licensure regulations where applicable
Responsibilities
- Assesses patient’s knowledge and provides education regarding the relationship of diet and kidney disease and the impact on the treatment process
- Provides education to patient/family/caregiver regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures and results, fluid status, and all nutrition related lab parameters pertaining to their disease process
- Completes nutritional assessment and works with the interdisciplinary team to develop an individualized comprehensive plan of care for patients
- Maintains complete and accurate medical records including progress notes
- Provides ongoing assessment and counseling necessary to assist patient in achieving and sustaining an effective nutritional status
- Identifies malnourished or at-risk patients and works collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team to identify appropriate interventions, resources, or solutions
- Monitors, adjusts, and documents response to nutrition therapy and addresses any issues impacting the patient’s ability to achieve the goals
- Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team on Urea Kinetic Modeling recommendations to achieve the physician’s prescription of Kt/V
- Reports on nutrition QAI results and participates in the interdisciplinary QAI program
- Reviews nutrition related lab results, counsels patient and/or caregiver and formulates appropriate action
- Recommends treatment changes to the interdisciplinary team as appropriate
- Identifies candidates to refer to physician for nutritional supplements
- Communicates with physician and/or facility staff as appropriate
Skills
Key technologies and capabilities for this role
Questions & Answers
Common questions about this position
Is this a remote position or does it require on-site work?
This information is not specified in the job description.
What are the main responsibilities of a Registered Dietitian at Fresenius Medical Care?
Responsibilities include assessing patient knowledge and providing education on diet and kidney disease, completing nutritional assessments and developing individualized care plans with the interdisciplinary team, maintaining accurate medical records, providing ongoing counseling, identifying at-risk patients, and monitoring response to nutrition therapy.
What is the company culture like at Fresenius Medical Care?
The company values employees as their most important asset, providing support through tuition reimbursement, scholarships, disaster relief, and financial aid during hardships. They foster a diverse, inclusive environment with employee resource groups for professional and personal development.
What growth opportunities are available for dietitians?
Fresenius offers a Core Curriculum program with CEUs on renal nutrition therapy, along with an orientation and training program designed to develop experts in renal nutrition and allow working at the top of your license.
What makes a strong candidate for this Registered Dietitian role?
A strong candidate is a Registered Dietitian passionate about renal nutrition, experienced in patient education and interdisciplinary collaboration, and eager to build lasting relationships while delivering comprehensive nutritional care to patients with end-stage renal disease.
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