About the role#
This clinical placement offers hands-on experience working within a dialysis health care team. You will function under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy. The role follows an agreed-upon education plan to support your professional development in a clinical environment.
What you'll do#
- Conduct nutrition interviews with patients.
- Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and caregivers regarding renal diets.
- Collect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual, and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Assist the registered dietitian in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients.
- Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
- Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff.
- Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and other interdisciplinary team meetings.
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.
- A strong commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- A genuine desire to deliver high-quality care to patients.
Location & details#
- Location: Elk Grove Village, Illinois.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, paid internship.
- 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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