About the role#
This clinical placement offers an opportunity to work within a dialysis health care team. You will provide medical nutrition therapy under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. The role follows an established education plan to help you gain experience in a clinical setting.
What you'll do#
- Complete orientation training and review renal nutrition basics.
- Observe the daily workflow of a renal dietitian.
- Interview patients to gather nutrition information.
- Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and their caregivers.
- Collect data for nutrition assessments.
- Assist with the development and implementation of nutrition care plans.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients and practice writing progress notes.
- Develop nutrition-related projects for staff or patients.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement sessions.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Dietetic Internship or an ACEND-accredited university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
- A Bachelor or Master degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
- A focus on providing quality customer service.
- A strong desire to deliver care to patients.
Location & details#
- Location: Johnson City, Tennessee.
- Modality: On-site.
- Term: Rolling.
- This is a paid, part-time 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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