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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

11d ago

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Glendale, +1

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  • You must be enrolled in an accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program, hold a Nutrition or Dietetics degree, and provide exceptional customer service while following specific patient care guidelines.
  • You will review renal nutrition basics, conduct patient interviews, provide counseling, assist in care plans, analyze nutrition data, write progress notes, and create educational projects.

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.
  • The Intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member.
  • The Intern cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If an Intern's family member is a patient at the facility in which they work, the Intern will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.
  • The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all Dietetic Intern assignments with direct supervision from a Registered Dietitian based on the agreed education plan.

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 of the Student Dietitian Clinical Placement is to support FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while providing medical nutrition therapy to patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Who can apply for this internship?

This internship is open to individuals who are currently 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).

What types of tasks will I be responsible for as an intern?

As an intern, you will conduct nutrition interviews with patients, calculate diet prescription recommendations, provide nutrition counseling, collect data for assessments, assist with nutrition plans, and create nutrition-related educational materials, among other duties.

What kind of supervision will I receive during the internship?

The internship includes direct supervision by a Registered Dietitian, and all assignments will be closely monitored by the Clinical Manager based on an agreed education plan.

Are there any physical demands associated with this position?

Yes, the position involves desk and personal computer work, interaction with patients and staff, and may require travel between assigned facilities. You may also be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials typical of a health care setting.

What educational qualifications do I need to have to apply for this internship?

Candidates must have a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or must be currently enrolled in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

Is there a customer service expectation for this role?

Yes, there is an expectation for outstanding customer service to both external and internal customers, and a desire to deliver superior care to patients in alignment with Fresenius' mission and values.

Can I care for family members while interning at FMCNA?

No, interns cannot care for patients who are family members. If a family member is a patient at the facility, the intern will be assigned to work on days the patient is not present or to another patient entirely.

Will I have opportunities to participate in team meetings?

Yes, interns are expected to attend interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute as appropriate, particularly in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement discussions.

Are there additional duties that I may be assigned during my internship?

Yes, interns may be assigned additional duties as needed beyond the outlined responsibilities.

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/.