Clinical Dietitian (Per Diem)

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to provide nutrition services and education to patients and the local community. The role involves assessing nutritional needs, developing care plans, and ensuring regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics, possess a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification, and be proficient in English. This position offers opportunities for community outreach and mentoring other staff members.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field.
• Licensure: Registered Dietitian Nutritionist certification required.
• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write, and speak English.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status and create individualized nutrition care plans.
• Provide nutrition education to patients and the community.
• Document interventions in the EMR and track patient data.

Skills

Clinical nutrition services

Nutrition assessment

Modified diet formulation

Nutrition education

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics

Master’s Degree in Nutrition (preferred)

Job description

Location

80 Seymour Street (10008)

Job Summary

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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.

Minimum Requirements

• 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
• Rotating weekend coverage every 7th weekend and typically only 1 holiday per year

Preferred Requirements

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

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.