Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

Fresenius Medical Care; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare company is seeking a Student Dietitian Intern for a clinical placement in Edison, NJ. The intern will work under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian and will assist in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients. Responsibilities include conducting nutrition interviews, developing nutrition plans, and participating in interdisciplinary team meetings while adhering to the company's compliance standards.

Qualifications

• Outstanding customer service skills.
• Desire to deliver superior care.
• Alignment with Fresenius' mission and values.

Responsibilities

• Support dialysis healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy.
• Conduct nutrition interviews and calculate diet prescription recommendations.
• Assist in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.

Skills

Customer service

Nutrition counseling

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

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PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The student intern supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values, and customer service philosophy. Adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, including following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements.

The student intern functions as part of the dialysis healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian, in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, training, and compliance with regulations set by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.

DUTIES / ACTIVITIES:

• Review Renal Nutrition Basics and other applicable components of the Orientation and Training requirements of staff dietitians.
• Review the typical workflow for the Renal Dietitian and/or Role of the RD.
• Conduct nutrition interviews with patients.
• Calculate diet prescription recommendations.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patients and designated caregivers on prescribed renal diets.
• Collect data for initial, 90-day, semi-annual (if applicable), and annual assessments.
• Assist in developing and implementing nutrition plans of care.
• Review monthly nutrition data with patients and caregivers.
• Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
• Contribute to development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
• Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff (e.g., educational handouts, bulletin boards).
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings and participate as appropriate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The work includes desk and computer work, patient interaction, and travel between facilities and community locations. Work environment is characteristic of healthcare settings, with potential exposure to infectious materials.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:

Outstanding customer service skills, desire to deliver superior care, and alignment with Fresenius' mission and values.

RELATIONSHIPS:

Intern cannot work under supervision of a family member or care for a family patient. If a family member is a patient, scheduling will be adjusted accordingly.

SUPERVISION:

Assignments are closely monitored by the Clinical Manager and supervised by a Registered Dietitian.

OTHER:

Performs additional duties as assigned. Fresenius maintains a drug-free workplace. EOE, disability/veterans.