Clinical Dietitian - Bariatrics

hhccareers; Glastonbury (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Career development

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is seeking a Clinical Dietitian Nutritionist to provide nutrition assessments, form individualized care plans, and educate patients and communities. The role emphasizes collaboration with food services, documentation in EMR, and outpatient counseling.

The position requires a Bachelor's in Nutrition/Dietetics, RD/RDN credentials, and at least one year of clinical nutrition experience, with opportunities for growth within Hartford HealthCare’s linked specialties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration).
• Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health) required.
• One year of work experience in clinical nutrition.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and determine individualized nutrition care plan.
• Complete nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE) and address malnutrition with appropriate care plans.
• Document assessments, interventions, and follow-up care in the EMR.
• Provide nutrition education and outreach to patients and the local community.
• Guide and mentor dietetic staff and interns as applicable.
• Provide outpatient nutrition counseling and group classes.
• Participate in department and interdisciplinary projects to improve patient care.
• Attend department meetings and rounds; perform related duties.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

Nutrition assessment

Dietary counseling

Patient education

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Hartford HealthCare Medical Group is one of the largest medical practices in New England with multiple locations throughout Connecticut and Rhode Island. We consist of a team of professionals ranging from Medical Assistants to Physician Assistants and everything in between. Our physician led medical group enjoys an excellent reputation with patients and the medical community, offering primary care, urgent care and more than 30 different specialties.

Job Description

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.
• Provides outpatient nutrition counseling and group classes to various patient populations.
• Participates in department and interdisciplinary projects to improve patient care, address patient safety, and identify operational efficiencies.
• Attends department and facility meetings, interdisciplinary rounds, and committee meetings as appropriate.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration);

Must have Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health)

One year of work experience in clinical nutrition

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.