Clinical Dietitian: Patient-Centered Nutrition Expert

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's dietetics team seeks a registered dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services within a top-tier teaching hospital. You will assess patients, formulate modified diets, train patients and staff, and participate in professional development through a structured clinical ladder.

You will work closely with wound care, endocrinology, and oncology teams; document in EMR; educate patients and the community; and mentor dietetic technicians and interns to maintain high-quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field required.
• RD eligible with CDN within 90 days of hire.
• Must have Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential.
• English language proficiency mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans.
• Complete nutrition-focused exams and address malnutrition.
• Document assessments and interventions in EMR; track caseload data.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and community; develop outreach materials.
• Mentor interns and supervise dietetic technicians and staff when appropriate.

Skills

Nutrition assessment

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Dietary modification planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics

Master's Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's dietetics team seeks a registered dietitian to provide clinical nutrition services within a top-tier teaching hospital. You will assess patients, formulate modified diets, train patients and staff, and participate in professional development through a structured clinical ladder.

You will work closely with wound care, endocrinology, and oncology teams; document in EMR; educate patients and the community; and mentor dietetic technicians and interns to maintain high-quality