Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

Dietetic InternThe 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 health care team in providing medical nutrition therapy for patients under the direct supervision of a registered dietitian in accordance with FMCNA policies, procedures, and training and in compliance with regulations set forth by the corporation, state, and federal agencies.Dietetic Intern: An individual who currently is enrolled in a Dietetic Internship or a university-based Coordinated Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). The dietetic student/intern may under direct guidance of the Renal Dietitian:Review of Renal Nutrition Basics and other applicable components of the Orientation and Training requirements of staff dietitiansReview the typical workflow for the Renal Dietitian, and/or Role of the RDConduct a nutrition interview with a patientCalculate a diet prescription recommendationProvide nutrition counseling to patient/designated caregiver on the prescribed renal dietCollect data for initial, 90 day, semi-annual (if applicable by State), and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary AssessmentsAssist the registered dietitian in development and implementation of nutrition plan of careReview monthly nutrition data with patients and/or designated caregiversPractice writing monthly nutrition progress notesProvide input to the development and implementation of nutrition plan of careCreate nutrition related projects for patients or staff (such as, bulletin board, patient/staff education handouts, games, lobby activity)Attend Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement and /or other interdisciplinary team meetings with the registered dietitian, and participate as appropriateDay to day work includes desk and personal computer work and interaction with patients, facility staff and physicians. The position requires travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community. Travel to regional, Business Unit and Corporate meetings may be required. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. May be exposed to infectious and contagious diseases/materials.Bachelors or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; or current enrollment in an accredited Coordinated Program in Dietetics.