Clinical Dietitian

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); Sur place; USD 70 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a registered dietitian to deliver clinical nutrition services at its Norwich location. You will perform nutrition assessments, formulate diet plans, and coordinate care with the food services team to ensure quality outcomes.

The role requires documentation in the EMR, patient education, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. A Bachelor’s in nutrition is required, with RD registration and CDN within 90 days of hire.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR).
• Must have CDN within 90 days of hire; RD eligible.

Responsabilités

• Provide clinical nutrition services including nutrition assessment and diet formulation.
• Assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans.
• Document assessments and interventions in the EMR.
• Educate patients, families and staff on nutrition and self‑management.

Connaissances

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

EMR documentation

Interdisciplinary care

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics

Description du poste

Location Detail: 111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

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Job Responsibilities

• 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 are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients/residents/customers and determines individualized nutrition care plan. Monitors effectiveness of nutrition care plan per standards of care. Coordinates nutritional care of patient with food services.
• Completes nutrition‑focused physical exams (NFPE). Diagnoses and addresses malnutrition with appropriate nutrition care plan. Serves as expert on identifying and treating malnutrition. Educates other members of the health care team on malnutrition.
• Documents nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow‑up care in the EMR according to policy. Tracks data related to patient caseload, complexity and time spent in indirect care activities.
• Provides nutrition education and outreach to the local community. Participates in hospital community nutrition education program. Develops nutrition education materials for community programs.
• Provides nutrition education to patients, students, staff, and community members as needed.
• Provides guidance, education, and direction to clinical dietetic technicians and food and nutrition employees, when appropriate. Orients, mentors and trains interns as applicable.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field
• Experience: None
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration);
  • Must have Certified Dietitian‑Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health) within 90 days of hire
  • *RD eligible (Must achieve Registered Dietitian credential and request CDN within 90 days of hire)
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Qualifications

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

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.