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Supports the delivery of nutritional care by performing screenings, assessments, and monitoring patient compliance under the supervision of a Registered Dietitian. Collaborates with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to implement and revise nutrition care plans and provide patient education.
Requirements summary
Requires an associate's degree with an accredited NDTR program or a bachelor's degree with accredited DPD coursework. Must be credentialed as a Nutrition and Dietetics Technician, Registered (NDTR) after passing the national exam.
associate degreebachelor degreeprofessional certificatePatient MonitoringPatient AssessmentClinical DocumentationData CollectionInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical Record MaintenanceNutrition ScreeningTelehealth CoordinationDietary EducationNutrition Care Process (NCP)
Job description
Purpose and scope
Supports the delivery of excellent nutritional care to patients by working under the supervision of the facility registered dietitian (RD) in an assigned area. Performs hands-on duties with patients as assigned.
Principal
DUTIES
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RESPONSIBILITIES: § Initiate standard procedures, such as completing and/or following up on nutrition screening for assigned units/patients § Perform routine activities based on diet order and/or policies and procedures § Complete the intake process for a new facility patient and report to the facility RD when a patient’s data suggests the need for evaluation § Actively participates in nutrition care by contributing information and observations, monitoring nutrition supplement compliance § Provide education on prescribed diets §
Assist the
RD with the collection of data and other activities: o Performance of nutrition assessments o Development of nutrition-related priorities, goals and objectives o Implementation of nutrition care plans § Assist with providing ongoing management and revision of nutrition interventions reflecting patient response to nutrition care including timely reporting of observations and communications with patient, family or caregiver § Utilize the application of the Nutrition Care Process (NCP) § Collect patient information, including assessment and evaluation, reporting observations, and communicating with patients, family or caregivers § Assist in distributing patients’ monthly laboratory information § Provide nutritional education materials deemed appropriate for patients by the RD § Collaborate with the RD and healthcare providers, including nephrologists, clinical managers/facility assistants, social workers, nurses, patient care technicians to ensure cohesive nutritional education § Assist with scheduling and conducting telehealth between remote registered dietitians and patients § Maintain accurate patient records with up-to-date contact information § Assist with gathering data to complete assessments § Complete patient care assessments as directed by the registered dietitian
Physical
DEMANDS
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WORKING
CONDITIONS: The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Supervision: ·
None
Education
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Parental Leave
401(k) With Company Match
Performance-based Bonuses
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CREDENTIALS: § Must have an associate’s degree and completed an accredited NDTR program or a bachelor’s degree and complete coursework accredited DPD. § Passed the national exam for the NDTR, credentialed as a nutrition and dietetics technician, registered.
Experience
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SKILLS: The rate of pay for this position will depend on the successful candidate’s work location and qualifications, including relevant education, work experience, skills, and competencies.
Hourly Rate
$18.00 - $29.00 Non-Bonus Eligible Positions: include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave. Bonus Eligible Positions – include language below. Benefit Overview: This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) with company match, paid time off, parental leave and potential for performance-based bonuses depending on company and individual performance. Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws. Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, national origin, age, disability, military service, or other non-merit-based factors Creating a future worth living. For patients. Worldwide. Every day. Fresenius Medical Care is the world's leading provider of products and services for individuals with kidney disease of which approximately 4.5 million patients worldwide regularly undergo dialysis treatment. United by a shared purpose of creating a future worth living for chronically and critically ill people, we care for around 292,000 dialysis patients around the globe. In addition, we operate around 35 global production sites to provide products such as dialysis machines, dialyzers, and related disposables. We aim to continuously improve our patients’ quality of life by offering them high-quality products as well as innovative technologies and treatment concepts. Let’s stay connected! Joining our talent network allows us to send you new job opportunities!
