On-site Pediatric Dietitian — Clinical Nutrition Expert
Connecticut Children's
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Job summary
Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients. The RD assesses nutritional status, develops individualized care plans, and counsels patients and families to improve outcomes.
The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and presents educational in-services to staff. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing learning, and mentorship of dietetic interns and staff, with a focus on age-appropriate
Qualifications
- Bachelor (before 2024) or Master (after 2024) of Science in Nutrition and completion of Accredited Didactic Internship or Coordinated Program leading to registration eligibility.
- ACEND/CDR pathway required for eligibility to register as an RD.
- Master’s degree in Nutrition is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs medical nutrition therapy based on the Nutrition Care Process.
- Develops and documents individualized nutrition plans.
- Counsels patients and families to improve nutritional outcomes.
- Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams for nutrition care.
- Educates staff with in-services and training.
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Job description
Connecticut Children’s is seeking a Registered Dietitian (RD) to provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients. The RD assesses nutritional status, develops individualized care plans, and counsels patients and families to improve outcomes.
The role collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and presents educational in-services to staff. The position emphasizes evidence-based practice, ongoing learning, and mentorship of dietetic interns and staff, with a focus on age-appropriate
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