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Fresenius Medical Care North America

9d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Off-cycle Internship
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Diamondhead

AI generated summary

  • You must be enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program, hold a relevant degree, and show excellent customer service skills.
  • You will conduct patient interviews, calculate diet prescriptions, provide nutrition counseling, assist in care plans, 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 primary purpose of the Student Dietitian Clinical Placement?

The primary purpose is to support FMCNA's mission and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian, adhering to all relevant policies and regulations.

What educational 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.

What types of tasks will a dietetic intern perform during the placement?

Interns will review renal nutrition basics, conduct nutrition interviews, calculate diet prescriptions, provide nutrition counseling, collect data for assessments, assist with nutrition plans, and create educational projects, among other tasks.

Are there any physical demands associated with this position?

Yes, the position requires desk and computer work, interaction with patients and staff, and travel between assigned facilities. The work environment is typical of healthcare facilities, with temperature control and moderate noise levels.

Does this internship allow for family supervision?

No, the Intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member and cannot care for a patient who is a family member.

How are the interns supervised?

Interns are closely monitored by the Clinical Manager and receive direct supervision from a Registered Dietitian based on an agreed education plan.

What is the anticipated work environment for this position?

The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility which includes air temperature control, moderate noise levels, and potential exposure to infectious materials.

Is travel required for this position?

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

What skills are preferred for candidates applying for this internship?

Candidates should possess outstanding customer service skills, the desire to deliver superior care to patients, and an alignment with Fresenius' mission and values.

Are additional duties assigned during this internship?

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

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

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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/.