ADA-Registered Dietitian - Part Time - St Mary Medical Center

Trinity Health Corp.; Elmwood (CT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Registered Dietitian to join their Food and Nutrition team at St. Mary Medical Center. In this part-time role, you will be responsible for providing nutrition assessments and care, delivering individualized education to patients and staff, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team. Candidates must be RDN certified, hold a relevant degree, and ideally have experience in a hospital environment. Strong communication skills and the ability to handle stressful situations are essential.

Qualifications

• Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) required.
• 2-3 years experience in a hospital setting preferred.
• Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations.

Responsibilities

• Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy.
• Delivers individualized nutrition care in various settings.
• Performs a nutrition-focused physical exam and makes nutrition diagnoses.

Skills

Communication

Ability to deal with stressful situations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or related field

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Registered Dietitian - Part Time - St. Mary Medical Center

St. Mary Medical Center, a member of Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic, is looking for a Registered Dietician to join our Food and Nutrition team!

Employment Type: Part Time 20 hrs/wk
Shift: Days

Completes nutrition assessments and provides medical nutrition therapy using the nutrition care process in a timely manner, according to Food and Nutrition Services department and hospital polices and regulatory standards. Delivers individualized nutrition care to patients in either the inpatient, senior living, outpatient, clinic and/or contract services while performing within the Scope of Practice per Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Serves as a member of the interdisciplinary care team. Provides nutrition education for the patients, family, medical, and non-medical staff, and community.

• Performs a nutrition-focused physical exam on patients and makes a nutrition diagnosis along with a treatment plan.

• Identifies and provides age-specific nutrition care to meet the cultural needs of the patients and their families.

• Advises FANS department/colleague on patient nutritional care, food allergies, modified diets based on the Nutrition Care Manual.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active status as Registered Dietitian Nutrition (RDN) with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) is required

• Bachelor's degree in Dietetics, Nutrition or Family & Consumer Science or related field with ACEND (Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics) requirements completed.

• EPIC experience preferred

• 2-3 years' experience in a hospital setting preferred

• Demonstrates knowledge of diverse patient populations, various acuity levels, in a high-volume setting.

• Ability to deal with stressful situations.

• Displays strong communication skills and ability to interact in a positive manner with physicians, patients, families, and other hospital staff.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.