Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Registered Dietitian - Part Time at Fresenius Medical Care
Burbank, Illinois, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Junior (1 to 2 years)Experience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Medical Services, DialysisIndustries
Requirements
- Registered Dietitian (implied by job title and scope)
- Knowledge of diet, kidney disease, and nutritional standards of practice
- Ability to assess patient nutritional status, calculate diet prescriptions, and interpret lab parameters (e.g., albumin, Kt/V, mineral metabolism)
- Familiarity with Federal and state regulations, FMCNA policies, and guidelines for dialysis patients
- Skills in patient education, interdisciplinary collaboration, and documentation in medical records
Responsibilities
- Assess patient’s knowledge of diet and kidney disease; provide tailored education on diet's impact on treatment
- Deliver detailed 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 and care plan development
- Calculate diet prescriptions according to standards of practice
- Complete progress notes on chronic dialysis patients and maintain accurate documentation per FMCNA and regulatory guidelines
- Provide ongoing nutrition assessment, counseling, and monitoring to achieve effective nutritional status; identify and address malnutrition risks
- Review patient albumin levels and body weight monthly; implement and adjust plan of care with patient/family involvement
- Monitor adherence/response to nutrition therapy, document barriers to goals, and collaborate on Urea Kinetic Modeling, mineral metabolism, anemia, psychosocial status, vascular access, and other areas
- Adhere to FMCNA algorithms; 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 patients/caregivers, recommend treatment changes, and communicate with physicians, staff, and external facilities
- Participate in pertinent staff meetings (e.g., general staff, quality improvement)
Skills
Registered Dietitian
Nutritional Assessment
Diet Prescription
Kidney Disease Nutrition
Patient Education
Nutrition Counseling
Interdisciplinary Team
Dialysis Nutrition
Medical Documentation
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