About the role#
This clinical placement offers students the opportunity to work within a dialysis health care team. You will support the medical nutrition therapy process under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. The role follows an agreed education plan to help you gain practical experience in renal nutrition.
What you'll do#
- Review renal nutrition basics and the workflow of a renal dietitian.
- Conduct nutrition interviews with patients.
- Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and their caregivers.
- Collect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual, and annual assessments.
- Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients.
- Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
- Create nutrition projects for patients or staff.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and quality assessment sessions.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
- Current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics or a Dietetic Internship accredited by ACEND.
- A desire to deliver patient care while embracing company values.
- Strong customer service skills for both internal and external interactions.
Location & details#
- Location: New Braunfels, Texas.
- Work modality: On-site.
- Employment type: Part-time.
- Compensation: This is a paid position.
About Fresenius Medical Care
Fresenius Medical Care provides products and services for individuals with renal diseases. The company offers dialysis treatment options for both in-center and home care. It operates within the healthcare and medtech sectors. The organization maintains a global presence with headquarters in Bad Homburg near Frankfurt. It employs over 51,000 people.
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