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 is designed for students currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND.

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 the ability to listen effectively. They should also be able to work independently and efficiently, and be responsible and detail-oriented.

Rewards

Fresenius Medical Care offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including flexible and supportive options to help employees thrive and contribute to the organization's mission of improving patient quality of life.

Connect

To apply for this position, interested candidates should submit their resume and cover letter detailing relevant experience and qualifications. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.