Pediatric Registered Dietitian: Nutrition & Education

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

Job summary

Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT, seeks a Registered Dietician to provide medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients. The role involves assessing nutritional status, developing nutritional plans, and educating patients and families. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition and experience in pediatric care is preferred. Certification as a Registered Dietitian required within six months of hire. This position focuses on supporting the nutritional needs of children and collaborating with medical teams.

Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with eligibility from the Commission on Dietetic Registration.
• Two to five years of pediatric experience preferred.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess nutritional status of inpatients and high-risk outpatients.
• Develop and implement nutritional plans.
• Educate caregivers and patients on nutrition.

Skills

Medical nutrition therapy

Patient counseling

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Nutritional assessment

Education

Bachelor or Master’s of Science in Nutrition

Job description

Connecticut Children's in Hartford, CT, seeks a Registered Dietician to provide medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients. The role involves assessing nutritional status, developing nutritional plans, and educating patients and families. Candidates should have a Bachelor's or Master's in Nutrition and experience in pediatric care is preferred. Certification as a Registered Dietitian required within six months of hire. This position focuses on supporting the nutritional needs of children and collaborating with medical teams.