student dietitian clinical placement

Fresenius Medical Care•Parsippany, NJ

About The Position

The student intern supports FMCNA’s mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy, and follows the FMCNA Compliance Program, including applicable regulatory and FMS policy requirements. As part of the dialysis health care team, the intern provides medical nutrition therapy to patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian and in accordance with company policies, procedures, training, and applicable regulations. The placement is for an individual enrolled in an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics. Under the renal dietitian’s direct guidance, the intern may participate in activities such as nutrition interviews and counseling, nutrition assessment and care planning, documentation, patient or staff education projects, and interdisciplinary meetings. The work includes desk and computer tasks and interaction with patients, facility staff, and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and community locations is required; travel to regional, Business Unit, and Corporate meetings may also be required. The environment is characteristic of a health care facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise, and may involve exposure to infectious or contagious diseases or materials. The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors the intern’s assignments, with direct supervision from a Registered Dietitian based on the agreed education plan. The intern may not work under the supervision of a family member or care for a patient who is a family member. Additional duties may be assigned.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
The intern cannot work under the supervision of a family member.
The intern cannot care for a patient who is a family member.

Nice To Haves

Outstanding customer service to external and internal customers is preferred.
Desire to deliver superior care to patients and embrace Fresenius’ mission and values.

Responsibilities

Review Renal Nutrition Basics and other applicable components of staff dietitian orientation and training.
Review the renal dietitian’s typical workflow and role.
Conduct nutrition interviews with patients.
Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
Provide nutrition counseling to patients or designated caregivers on the prescribed renal diet.
Collect data for initial, 90-day, semi-annual (where applicable by State), and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
Assist the registered dietitian in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
Review monthly nutrition data with patients or designated caregivers.
Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
Provide input to the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff, such as bulletin boards, education handouts, games, or lobby activities.
Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement or other interdisciplinary team meetings with the registered dietitian and participate as appropriate.
Perform additional duties as assigned.