Clinical Dietitian: Lead Patient Nutrition & Education

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Nutritionist/RD to provide nutrition assessment, diet formulation, and education for patients within a major Hartford hospital network. You will ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include NFPE, nutrition care planning, EMR documentation, and outpatient counseling. RD credentialing must be completed within 90 days of hire; English language proficiency required. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics required; Master’s preferred.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR) is required.
• CDN must be obtained within 90 days of hire; RD eligibility noted.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutrition status and create individualized care plans.
• Complete NFPE and address malnutrition with care plan.
• Document in EMR and track patient caseload data.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and community.
• Mentor interns and supervise dietetic staff when appropriate.
• Offer outpatient nutrition counseling and group classes.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Dietary planning

Patient education

EMR documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics

Master’s degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Nutritionist/RD to provide nutrition assessment, diet formulation, and education for patients within a major Hartford hospital network. You will ensure quality care, regulatory compliance, and efficient resource use.

Responsibilities include NFPE, nutrition care planning, EMR documentation, and outpatient counseling. RD credentialing must be completed within 90 days of hire; English language proficiency required. Equal opportunity employer.