Clinical Dietitian - Skilled Nursing - Per Diem

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare’s Southington Care Center is seeking a Clinical Dietitian to lead nutrition assessment, diet modification, and resident education. You will participate in care planning to improve patient outcomes within a skilled nursing setting and collaborate with the care team.

The role emphasizes regulatory compliance, quality care, and effective communication with patients, families, and staff. This position is based on-site at Southington Care Center.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in nutrition or related field is required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential is required.
• CT DPH CD-N within 90 days of hire is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition services including nutrition assessment.
• Formulate modified diets for patients/residents.
• Deliver self-management training and nutrition interventions.
• Support regulatory compliance and patient satisfaction through safe resource use.

Skills

Numerical analysis

Report writing

Communication

Education

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

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (CDR)

Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist for CT DPH within 90 days

Tools

Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems

Job description

Location Detail: 45 Meriden Ave Southington CC (10174)

Shift Detail: Registered Dietician will be used to fill in for vacations, holidays, and weekend coverage.

Start here at Hartford HealthCare and work where every moment matters!

Southington Care Center (SCC) is a 130-bed skilled nursing center that specializes in rehabilitation services and long-term care for our local community members. SCC is a great place to utilize your assessment skills to improve outcomes and is led by an experienced and stable management team. Come tour our facility to see our exceptional work environment first‑hand.

The Clinical Dietician is 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.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Food/Nutrition Dietetics or related field
• Registered Dietician Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
• Must have Certified Dietician‑Nutritionist for CT DPH within 90 days of hire
• Strong numerical and computer skills to analyze and interpret data and use electronic medical systems.
• Understand and adhere to related state and federal regulations
• Ability to prepare reports and present material to staff, clients, families, general public.

Southington Care Center is part of Hartford HealthCare, a system that includes 7 acute care hospitals, a comprehensive Behavioral Health Network, Senior Services, and an extensive Medical Group network. Hartford HealthCare’s unified culture enhances access, affordability, equity and excellence. Its care‑delivery system n more than 500 locations serving 185 towns across Connecticut offers unparalleled expertise‑touching more than 23,000 lives every single day. Here you’ll learn, grow, and contribute to healing and health as part of one of Connecticut’s premier health systems. No matter where you work in the Hartford HealthCare system, you're connected to the team that's redefining care. Start here, where every moment matters.