Registered Dietitian (Partner RD)
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Full Time
Junior (1 to 2 years)
Student Dietitian Clinical Placement at Fresenius Medical Care
Dayton, Ohio, United States
Not SpecifiedCompensation
InternshipExperience Level
Part TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Healthcare, Dialysis, NutritionIndustries
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND)
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics
- Cannot work under the supervision of a family member
- Cannot care for a patient who is a family member (with scheduling adjustments if needed)
Responsibilities
- Review Renal Nutrition Basics and other applicable components of the Orientation and Training requirements of staff dietitians
- Review the typical workflow for the Renal Dietitian and/or role of the RD
- Conduct a nutrition interview with a patient
- Calculate a diet prescription recommendation
- Provide nutrition counseling to patient/designated caregiver on the prescribed renal diet
- Collect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual (if applicable by State), and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments
- Assist the registered dietitian in development and implementation of nutrition plan of care
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients and/or designated caregivers
- Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes
- Provide input to the development and implementation of nutrition plan of care
- Create nutrition related projects for patients or staff (such as bulletin board, patient/staff education handouts, games, lobby activity)
- Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and/or other interdisciplinary team meetings with the registered dietitian, and participate as appropriate
- Support FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy
- Adhere to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including all regulatory and FMS policy requirements
- Perform additional duties as assigned
Skills
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Renal Nutrition
Nutrition Interview
Diet Prescription Calculation
Nutrition Counseling
Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments
Nutrition Plan of Care
Progress Notes
Patient Education
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