Fresenius - Valley Cottage, NY
posted about 2 months ago
Full-time - Intern
Valley Cottage, NY
Ambulatory Health Care Services
About the position
The Dietetic Intern position at Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA) is designed for students currently enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a Coordinated Program in Dietetics. The intern will support the healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy to patients under the supervision of a registered dietitian, adhering to FMCNA's mission, vision, and compliance requirements. This role involves direct patient interaction, data collection, and participation in the development of nutrition care plans.
Responsibilities
- Support the dialysis healthcare team in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients.
- Conduct nutrition interviews with patients and calculate diet prescription recommendations.
- Provide nutrition counseling to patients and designated caregivers on prescribed renal diets.
- Collect data for initial, 90-day, semi-annual, and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
- Assist the registered dietitian in the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
- Review monthly nutrition data with patients and/or designated caregivers.
- Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
- Create nutrition-related projects for patients or staff, such as educational handouts and activities.
- Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement meetings with the registered dietitian.
Requirements
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics, or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.
- Outstanding customer service skills to all external and internal customers.
- Desire to deliver superior care to patients and embrace Fresenius' mission and values.
