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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
  • Franklin

Requirements

  • PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • Day to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required.
  • The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.
  • EDUCATION:
  • Bachelors or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
  • EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:
  • 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 job title for this position?

The job title is Student Dietitian Clinical Placement.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Franklin, Tennessee.

What are the primary responsibilities of the student intern?

The student intern supports medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian and participates in activities such as conducting nutrition interviews, providing counseling, and assisting in the development of nutrition plans.

What qualifications are 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.

Who supervises the student intern?

The student intern is closely monitored by the Clinical Manager and works directly under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian.

Are there any physical demands associated with this job?

Yes, the job involves desk work, use of personal computers, interaction with patients and staff, and may require travel between facilities. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility.

Can the intern work with family members as patients?

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

What is the purpose of this internship?

The internship aims to support FMCNA's mission and enhance the student intern's clinical nutrition skills under professional supervision.

Are there any additional duties assigned to the intern?

Yes, the intern may perform additional duties as assigned.

Will the intern be exposed to any health risks?

Yes, the intern may be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials while working in the healthcare facility.

What is the company's stance on drug use?

Fresenius Medical Care North America maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

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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/.