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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement - New York

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Apr 1

Applications are closed

  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Science
  • New York

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 main purpose of the Student Dietitian Clinical Placement at FMCNA in New York?

The main 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 direct supervision of a registered dietitian.

Who will oversee the student intern during their clinical placement?

The student intern will be directly supervised by a registered dietitian throughout the clinical placement.

What type of therapy will the student intern be providing?

The student intern will be providing medical nutrition therapy for patients as part of the dialysis health care team.

What regulations must the student intern adhere to during their placement?

The student intern must adhere to FMCNA policies, procedures, and training, as well as comply with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

Are there compliance expectations for the student intern in this role?

Yes, the student intern is expected to adhere to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

Is this position suitable for someone currently studying dietetics?

Yes, this position is designed for student interns currently studying dietetics, as it provides practical experience in a clinical setting.

What kind of team will the student intern be a part of during their clinical placement?

The student intern will function as part of the dialysis health care team during their clinical placement.

What qualities are appreciated in a candidate for this placement?

A candidate for this placement should demonstrate a commitment to FMCNA's mission and values, possess strong communication skills, and show a willingness to learn and collaborate within a healthcare team.

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Every patient, every day

1-10
Employees
1996
Founded Year

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/.