Clinical Nutrition Specialist

1 week ago

Tallahassee, United States Fresenius Medical Care North America Full time

POSITION SUMMARY:


A Clinical Nutrition Specialist in training, with less than one year of clinical experience, will collaborate closely with a certified dietitian.

Under the guidance of a qualified renal dietitian, this role will deliver nutritional services to both in-center and home patients, aiming to accumulate the necessary experience mandated by CMS until the completion of the required clinical experience to qualify as a dietitian.


This position actively engages in process improvement initiatives to enhance the probability that patients will meet their personalized health objectives as established by their healthcare provider.

The Dietitian in training will not have the qualifications to conduct patient assessments, formulate care plans, or oversee QAPI program evaluations.

Under the direct supervision of a company Registered Dietitian (an employee with a minimum of three years' experience in renal nutrition), this role supports the FMCNA commitment to the Quality Enhancement Program (QEP).

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Promote the company culture through core values and customer service excellence.
  • Ensure exceptional customer service for all external and internal stakeholders.
  • Foster and maintain effective relationships through timely and clear communication.
  • Proactively address, resolve, and follow up on customer service inquiries in a timely manner.
  • Calculate dietary prescriptions in accordance with established standards of practice.
  • Assess patients' understanding of dietary guidelines and kidney health.
  • Complete Nutrition History forms with patients for use by CMS-qualified dietitians in assessments.
  • Provide tailored educational support to patients, families, and caregivers regarding nutritional status, adequacy measures, fluid management, and relevant lab parameters related to their health conditions, considering the patient's learning preferences.

Nutrition Lab Results Review:
Advise patients and/or caregivers and develop suitable strategies to help patients achieve and maintain optimal nutritional health.

Communicate lab findings and suggested treatment modifications to the interdisciplinary team as necessary.

Engage with physicians and facility staff regarding lab results as appropriate.

Relay lab findings and recommended treatment adjustments to patient care providers in various healthcare settings.

Monitor compliance and responses to nutritional therapies, addressing any challenges that may hinder patients from reaching their goals.

  • Review each patient's albumin levels and body weight monthly. Identify patients at risk for malnutrition and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to determine suitable interventions and resources. Involve patients and their families in goal-setting.
  • When appropriate, identify candidates for referral to physicians for nutritional supplements based on disease management protocols.
  • Assist in managing patients' fluid and volume requirements.
  • Provide education on fluid and sodium intake as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team on management strategies for mineral metabolism, renal bone health, anemia, nutritional status, psychosocial factors, vascular access, treatment modalities, rehabilitation, and sodium/volume control.
  • Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement meetings alongside a CMS-qualified dietitian.
  • Attend relevant staff meetings as required.
  • Ensure that all work environments are safe and clean through collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Work with the interdisciplinary team on pharmacy-related responsibilities, including setup, enrollment, and management.
  • Engage in community outreach initiatives.
  • Educate patients on emergency preparedness concerning food and nutrition.
  • Conduct staff training sessions as needed or requested.
  • Adhere to FMCNA protocols and medical record policies.


  • Continuously enhance knowledge and skills for effective and innovative practice.
  • Maintain dietetic registration and fulfill continuing education requirements as specified by the American Dietetic Association and applicable state licensure regulations.
  • Perform additional nutrition service duties as assigned.
  • Escalate issues to supervisors for resolution when necessary.
  • Assist with various projects as directed by the immediate supervisor.
  • Execute other related responsibilities as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here represent those encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
  • The work environment is typical of a healthcare facility, featuring controlled air temperature and moderate noise levels. Exposure to infectious and contagious diseases/materials may occur.
  • Daily tasks include desk work and personal computer usage, along with interaction with patients, facility staff, and healthcare providers.
  • This position may require travel between assigned facilities and various community locations, including training clinics and corporate meetings.

SUPERVISION:

  • None

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS:

  • Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or a closely related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • Registered Dietitian certification as per the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
  • Current state licensure, if applicable.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

  • Less than one year of clinical experience.

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