Inpatient Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem

Yale New Haven Health; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Yale New Haven Health seeks a Dietitian in New Haven, Connecticut. Applicants must provide evidence-based medical nutrition therapy and manage patient nutrition assessments. The position requires a Bachelor's degree and a Registered Dietitian credential or eligibility for registration within 6 months.

With a focus on professional development and teamwork, the ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and the ability to mentor dietetic interns while adhering to established nutrition care processes.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian required or eligible to take the Registration Examination within 6 months of hire.
• 0-3 years' experience required.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide age-appropriate medical nutrition therapy using evidence-based guidelines.
• Maintain clinical documentation and financial data according to standards.
• Participate in professional development to enhance knowledge.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Nutrition assessment

Computer software systems

Communication skills

Mentoring dietetic interns

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Master's degree required for eligibility after January 2024

Tools

Electronic medical records systems

Nutrient analysis programs

Job description

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• 1. Provides age and culturally appropriate medical nutrition therapy to assigned patients using evidence-based practice guidelines and the Nutrition Care Process.
  • 1.1 Conducts and documents nutrition assessments/reassessments that accurately reflect the patient's nutritional risk factors including age in relation to their medical and/or psychiatric condition and treatment, adhering to section standards of practice, as evidenced by Ql monitors. Identifies, documents, and treats malnutrition. Makes recommendations to patients/families and the healthcare team regarding medical nutrition therapy to ensure optimal nutritional management, as evidenced by Ql monitors, documented patient/consumer feedback and as observed by supervisor.
• 2. Demonstrates effective organizational skills and uses understanding of YNHH performance standards to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of clinical nutrition and counseling services on assigned patient care units or in ambulatory settings.
  • 2.1 Maintains all clinical documentation, including medical records, productivity, financial data and formula records as appropriate to assigned setting, in an accurate and up-to-date manner that conforms to HIPAA and section standards of practice, as evidenced by department Pl and productivity monitors.
• 3. Participates in professional development activities to maintain and advance knowledge base.
  • 3.1 Annually maintains registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and other credentialing bodies, as appropriate. Annually, maintains state certification as a dietitian-nutritionist, as required. If specialty certifications are achieved, proactively communicates plan for maintenance of certification per department career ladder.
• 4. Conducts dietetic intern education through assigned rotation.
  • 4.1 Directly supervises day to day internship operations. Identifies obstacles to individual learning; discusses solutions with supervisor and implements revised teaching strategies. Provides remediation experiences as requested.

Qualifications

Education

Registered Dietitian required or eligible to take Registration Examination with successful achievement within 6 months of hire. Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an ACEND accredited supervised practice program or equivalent. Note: Minimum of Master's degree required for eligibility for the Registration Examination for those completing educational and supervised practice requirements after January 2024.

Experience

0-3 years' experience. Meets required experience hours in order to be an RDN by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR), or is eligible to take the Registration Examination for RDN, with achievement of RDN credential within 6 months of hire.

Licensure

Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or eligible for registration examination with successful registration within 6 months of hire. If already registered, achieve CT state dietitian-nutritionist certification within 3 months of hire. If registration-eligible, achieve CT state dietitian-nutritionist certification within 3 months of passing the RD exam.

Special Skills

Must have working knowledge of evidenced-based principles of medical nutrition therapy. Must provide competent nutrition assessment, follow-up, and education to individuals, groups, and members of the healthcare team using sound scientific knowledge, section standards of practice, and the Nutrition Care Process. Must be able to gather, review, and synthesize complex medical information to plan scientifically sound, realistic, and fiscally responsible patient care. Must have knowledge of theories and principles of food preparation, menu planning, and nutrient analysis to enable education of patients, families, groups, and other members of the healthcare team. Excellent oral and written communications skills required. Must work well independently to prioritize patient care, and work well as part of the healthcare team. Must demonstrate ability to competently teach and mentor dietetic interns in the practice of medical nutrition therapy. Must be able to use computer software systems including but not limited to word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, and nutrient analysis programs, as well as varied electronic medical records systems.

Physical Demand

Must be able to sit and stand for significant lengths of time in completion of work tasks. Must be able to walk significant distances to provide coverage on geographically diverse hospital inpatient units or clinics.

YNHHS Requisition ID 183606