Fresenius - Brawley, CA

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Intern
Brawley, CA
Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Dietetic Intern position at Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is designed for students currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The intern will support the healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian, adhering to FMCNA's compliance and regulatory standards. This role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, and participation in the development of nutrition care plans.

Responsibilities

  • Support the dialysis healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients.
  • Conduct nutrition interviews with patients and calculate diet prescription recommendations.
  • Provide nutrition counseling to patients and their designated caregivers on prescribed renal diets.
  • Assist the registered dietitian in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
  • Review monthly nutrition data with patients and/or designated caregivers.
  • Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
  • Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff, such as educational handouts and activities.
  • Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement meetings with the registered dietitian.

Requirements

  • Currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND.
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.

Nice-to-haves

  • Outstanding customer service skills to all external and internal customers.
  • Desire to deliver superior care to patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.

Benefits

  • Hands-on experience in a healthcare setting.
  • Opportunity to work under the supervision of experienced registered dietitians.
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