Student Dietitian Clinical Placement

Purpose & Scope

The student intern supports FMCNA's mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy, and adheres to the FMCNA Compliance Program, following all regulatory and FMS policy requirements. The intern functions as part of the dialysis health care team, 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.

• Review of Renal Nutrition Basics and other applicable components of the orientation and training requirements for staff dietitians.
• Familiarize with the typical workflow for the Renal Dietitian and/or role of the RD.
• Conduct a nutrition interview with a patient.
• Calculate a diet prescription recommendation.
• Provide nutrition counseling to patient/designated caregiver on the prescribed renal diet.
• Collect data for initial, 90‑day, semi‑annual (if applicable by state) and annual Comprehensive Interdisciplinary Assessments.
• Assist the registered dietitian in developing and implementing a nutrition plan of care.
• Review monthly nutrition data with patients and/or designated caregivers.
• Practice writing monthly nutrition progress notes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of nutrition plans of care.
• Create nutrition‑related projects for patients or staff (e.g., bulletin board, patient/staff education handouts, games, lobby activities).
• Attend quality assessment and performance improvement and/or other interdisciplinary team meetings with the registered dietitian and participate as appropriate.

The role involves desk and personal computer work, patient interaction, and coordination with facility staff and physicians. Travel between assigned facilities and various locations within the community is required. Travel to regional, business unit and corporate meetings may also be necessary. The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility with air temperature control and moderate noise levels. Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials may occur.

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Nutrition or Dietetics; or current enrollment in an accredited coordinated program in dietetics.

Preferred outstanding customer service to all internal and external customers. Demonstrated desire to deliver superior care to patients while embracing Fresenius' mission and values.

Interns cannot work under the supervision of a family member or care for a patient who is a family member. If a family member is a patient at the facility where the intern works, the intern will be scheduled to work on days the patient is not in the facility or will be assigned to another patient.

The Clinical Manager assigns and closely monitors all dietetic intern assignments with direct supervision from a registered dietitian following the agreed education plan.

Performs additional duties as assigned.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug‑free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans