About the role#
This clinical placement offers students the chance to work within a dialysis health care team. You will provide medical nutrition therapy to patients while under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. The placement follows an agreed education plan monitored by the Clinical Manager.
What you'll do#
- Conduct patient nutrition interviews and calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers regarding prescribed renal diets.
- Collect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual, and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients or caregivers and practice writing progress notes.
- Create nutrition projects, such as education handouts or lobby activities, for staff and patients.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings, including Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement sessions.
- Review Renal Nutrition Basics and the typical workflow for a renal dietitian.
What you'll need#
- A Bachelor or Master degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or current enrollment in an ACEND-accredited Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program.
- A desire to deliver care to patients and an interest in the mission and values of Fresenius.
- Strong customer service skills for interactions with patients, staff, and physicians.
Location & details#
- Location: South Jordan, Utah.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
- Note: Interns cannot work under the supervision of a family member or provide care to family members who are patients.
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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