Clinical Dietitian

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services, including assessments, diet formulation, and community outreach. The role involves developing individualized care plans and coordinating nutrition with food services.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition and being a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a commitment to patient education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification required within 90 days of hire.
• Must read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and develop individualized nutrition care plans.
• Coordinate nutritional care with food services.
• Educate the healthcare team on malnutrition.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Communication

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition or related field

Job description

Location

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Job Summary

Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self‑management training, and nutrition intervention to patients/residents. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations through safe and efficient use of resources.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of patients/residents/customers and develop an individualized nutrition care plan; monitor effectiveness of the plan per standards of care.
• Coordinate nutritional care with food services.
• Perform nutrition‑focused physical exams; diagnose and treat malnutrition with appropriate care plans; serve as an expert on malnutrition.
• Educate other members of the health care team on malnutrition.
• Document nutrition assessments, interventions and follow‑up care in the EMR per policy; track caseload, complexity and time spent in indirect care activities.
• Provide nutrition education and outreach to the local community; participate in hospital community nutrition education programs; develop education materials for community programs.
• Provide guidance, education and direction to clinical dietetic technicians, food and nutrition employees, interns, and other staff as appropriate.

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition, Dietetics or related field.
• Experience: None.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration) and must obtain Certified Dietitian‑Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health) within 90 days of hire.
• Language Skills: Must read, write and speak English.
• Work Schedule: Rotating weekend coverage every 7th weekend and typically one holiday per year.

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field.
• Experience: One year of work experience in clinical nutrition.
• Language Skills: Additional languages are a plus.

Equal Opportunity Statement

An Equal Opportunity Employer /affirmative action employer; the organization will not discriminate in employment practices due to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.