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Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

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Fresenius Medical Care North America

Oct 25, 2024

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  • Internship
    Full-time
    Placement Program
  • Healthcare
    Education & Teaching
  • Starkville

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 and provide medical nutrition therapy for patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian.

What are the main duties of a dietetic intern in this placement?

The main duties include conducting nutrition interviews, calculating diet prescriptions, providing nutrition counseling, collecting data for assessments, assisting in the nutrition plan of care, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings.

Is the dietetic intern required to have a specific educational background?

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

What kind of supervision does the dietetic intern receive?

The Clinical Manager assigns and monitors all assignments, with direct supervision from a Registered Dietitian based on an agreed education plan.

Can the dietetic intern care for family members who are patients?

No, the intern cannot care for a patient who is a family member. If a family member is a patient, the intern will work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

Are there any physical demands or working conditions associated with this position?

Yes, the role includes desk work, patient interaction, travel between facilities, and exposure to a healthcare environment, which may include infectious materials.

What skills are preferred for the dietetic intern role?

Outstanding customer service skills and a desire to deliver superior care to patients are preferred for this role.

What additional duties might the intern be assigned?

The intern may perform additional duties as assigned, beyond the specified responsibilities in the job description.

Does this position require travel?

Yes, travel between assigned facilities and potentially to regional or corporate meetings may be required.

What is the working environment like for the intern?

The working environment is characteristic of a healthcare facility, with controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels.

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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/.