Pediatric Dietitian - Clinical Nutrition & Education

Connecticut Children's; Westport (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Westport is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients from infancy to age 18. This role includes assessing nutritional statuses, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and families on nutrition.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and be a Registered Dietitian. The position offers a chance to work within a compassionate team focused on improving the health of children.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Nutrition required.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification within 6 months.
• Registered Dietitian certification needed within 6 months.
• CT State Certification (CD-N) required on hire.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of pediatric patients.
• Develop and implement nutritional plans based on assessments.
• Counsel caregivers and families for better nutritional outcomes.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds.

Skills

Medical Nutrition Therapy

Proficiency with electronic health records

Knowledge of pediatric genetic/metabolic disease

Accurate keyboarding abilities

Education

Bachelor or Master’s of Science in Nutrition

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Power Point

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Westport is seeking a Registered Dietitian to provide medical nutrition therapy for pediatric patients from infancy to age 18. This role includes assessing nutritional statuses, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and families on nutrition.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and be a Registered Dietitian. The position offers a chance to work within a compassionate team focused on improving the health of children.