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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement - Jersey City

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • Jersey City

Requirements

  • 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

  • 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).
  • The dietetic student/intern may 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
  • 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 objective of the Student Dietitian Clinical Placement at FMCNA?

The primary objective is to support FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy while providing medical nutrition therapy for patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

Who will the student intern be working with during the clinical placement?

The student intern will function as part of the dialysis health care team, specifically working under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian.

What regulatory requirements must the student intern follow during the placement?

The student intern must adhere to all regulatory requirements set forth by FMCNA, as well as comply with state and federal agency regulations.

What kind of therapy will the student intern be providing?

The student intern will be providing medical nutrition therapy for patients.

Is the student intern responsible for making independent decisions about patient care?

No, the student intern will provide care under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian and must follow FMCNA policies and procedures.

What core values and philosophies should the student intern align with during the clinical placement?

The student intern should align with FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy.

Are there compliance programs that the student intern needs to be aware of?

Yes, the student intern must adhere to the FMCNA Compliance Program and follow all relevant policies and regulatory requirements.

What will the hands-on training in this role typically involve?

The hands-on training will involve providing medical nutrition therapy for patients and learning under the guidance of a registered dietitian while adhering to FMCNA policies and procedures.

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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/.