Clinical Dietitian (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Clinical Dietitian to join their team in Hartford. This pivotal role involves delivering personalized nutrition services, conducting assessments, and developing care plans to enhance patient health. You will also engage with the community through education and outreach, ensuring compliance and satisfaction in a supportive environment. With a commitment to career development and work/life balance, this opportunity allows you to make a meaningful impact in healthcare. Join a team where every moment matters and contribute to shaping healthier futures.

Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Comprehensive Benefits Program

Work/Life Balance Support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Food and Nutrition or related field required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services and develop individualized care plans.
• Deliver nutrition education and outreach to the community.

Skills

Clinical Nutrition Services

Patient Assessment

Diet Formulation

Nutrition Education

Intervention Strategies

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition

Master’s Degree in Nutrition

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Job description

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Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with pride in what they do, knowing every moment matters. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide clinical nutrition services, including assessment, diet formulation, self-management training, and intervention to patients/residents.
2. Ensure patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory compliance, and good public relations through safe and efficient resource use.
3. Assess nutritional status and develop individualized care plans; monitor and coordinate nutritional care with food services.
4. Perform nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE), diagnose and treat malnutrition, and educate the healthcare team.
5. Document assessments, interventions, and follow-ups in the EMR; track caseload data.
6. Deliver nutrition education and outreach to the community, developing educational materials as needed.
7. Provide guidance and training to dietetic technicians and staff; mentor interns as applicable.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Must obtain Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health) within 90 days of hire or achieve RD credential and request CDN within 90 days
• Proficiency in English

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field
• One year of clinical nutrition experience
• Additional language skills are a plus

Hartford HealthCare offers career development, growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits program to support work/life balance. Join us and make your moment count.