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Fresenius Medical Care North America

3mo ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • San Diego

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program, with a Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition or Dietetics, and have strong customer service skills.
  • You will conduct patient nutrition interviews, calculate diet prescriptions, provide counseling, assist in care planning, collect assessment data, create educational projects, and attend team meetings.

Requirements

  • Dietetic Intern: An individual who currently is 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).
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
  • Preferred outstanding customer service to all external and internal customers. Possess the desire to deliver superior care to our patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Student Dietitian Clinical Placement?

The purpose is to support FMCNA's mission by providing medical nutrition therapy for patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian, while adhering to all regulatory and policy requirements.

What are the main duties of a Dietetic Intern?

The main duties include conducting nutrition interviews, calculating diet prescription recommendations, providing nutrition counseling, assisting in the development and implementation of nutrition care plans, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

What level of education is required for this position?

A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics is required.

Are there any physical demands associated with this position?

Yes, the position requires desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients, and may involve travel between facilities and exposure to infectious materials.

Can the Dietetic Intern oversee family members as patients?

No, the Intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member nor care for a patient who is a family member.

Who provides supervision for the Dietetic Intern?

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all assignments, with direct supervision from a Registered Dietitian based on the agreed education plan.

Are there travel requirements for the position?

Yes, the position requires travel between assigned facilities and may involve attending regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings.

What is the work environment like for this role?

The work environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels, involving potential exposure to infectious and contagious diseases.

What skills are preferred for this position?

Preferred skills include outstanding customer service, the desire to deliver superior patient care, and an embrace of Fresenius' mission and values.

Are additional duties assigned to the Dietetic Intern?

Yes, the Intern may be required to perform additional duties as assigned.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Every patient, every day

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Mission & Purpose

Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is the premier healthcare company focused on providing the highest quality care to people with renal and other chronic conditions. Through its industry-leading network of dialysis facilities and outpatient cardiac and vascular labs, Fresenius Medical Care North America provides coordinated healthcare services at pivotal care points for hundreds of thousands of chronically ill customers throughout the continent. As the world’s largest fully integrated renal company, it offers specialty pharmacy and laboratory services, and manufactures and distributes the most comprehensive line of dialysis equipment, disposable products, and renal pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit the FMCNA website at https://fmcna.com/.