Student Dietitian Clinical Placement
Overview
The Student Dietitian Clinical Placement at Fresenius Medical Care provides medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. This role supports the organization's mission and adheres to its compliance program.
Job Description
- Under direct guidance of the Renal Dietitian, review of 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
- Aid in the 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
Success Profile
A successful candidate will demonstrate strong communication skills, compassion, problem-solving abilities, motivation, and listening skills. They must also be able to work independently and efficiently, and be responsible.
Rewards
Fresenius Medical Care offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including flexible and supportive options to help employees thrive in their roles.
Connect
To apply, please visit our careers page or contact us directly. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and maintains a drug-free workplace.