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
Job Summary
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.
Duties include conducting nutrition interviews, calculating diet prescriptions, providing nutrition counseling, collecting data for assessments, and creating nutrition-related projects.
The work environment is characteristic of a health care facility, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Matching Summary
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.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Review of Renal Nutrition Basics
nutrition interview with a patient
Calculate a diet prescription
Provide nutrition counseling
Collect data for assessments
Attend interdisciplinary team meetings
Nice-to-have
outstanding customer service
desire to deliver superior care
embrace Fresenius' mission and values
Key Requirements
Enrolled in Dietetic Internship or Coordinated Program
Bachelors or Master's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics
Current enrollment in accredited Coordinated Program