About the role#
This clinical placement offers students the chance to work within a dialysis health care team. You will support patient care while gaining experience under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian. The role follows an agreed education plan and adheres to company compliance programs and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do#
- Provide medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct guidance of a registered dietitian.
- Conduct nutrition interviews and provide counseling to patients or their caregivers.
- Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Collect data for nutrition assessments.
- Assist in the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients and practice writing progress notes.
- Create nutrition-related projects, such as educational handouts or lobby activities, for patients and staff.
- Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment in a Dietetic Internship or a university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by ACEND.
- A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics.
- Strong customer service skills.
- A desire to deliver high-quality patient care.
- Commitment to the mission and values of Fresenius Medical Care.
Location & details#
- Location: Parsippany, New Jersey.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid position.
- Term: Rolling.
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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