Registered Dietician Nutritionist (RDN)

Fair Haven Community Health Care; New Haven (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Vision and Dental Insurance

Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term & Long‑

Long Disability)

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer‑M

Job summary

Fair Haven Community Health Care in New Haven, CT seeks a Registered Dietitian (RD) or CDN to provide patient-centered nutrition care for underserved populations. Responsibilities include counseling, plan development, and collaboration with physicians and nurses within FHCHC. Fluency in Spanish is required, with CT licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required
• Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field preferred
• RD certification or CDN required and CT licensure
• Experience in one-on-one and group nutrition counseling
• Fluency in Spanish required
• Familiarity with New Haven/CT Emergency Food Systems is a plus

Responsibilities

• Provide dietary services through clinical visits per FHCHC guidelines and regulations
• Develop and implement nutrition plans based on patient health
• Complete periodic assessments of clients and adjust plans
• Deliver age-specific, culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
• Educate patients on nutrition and counseling for providers
• Lead community nutrition education and collaborate with teams

Skills

Counseling patients

Spanish fluency

Team collaboration

Nutrition assessment

EMR proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field

Registered Dietitian (RD) certification or CDN

CT State licensure

Tools

EMR systems

Nutrition analysis software

Job description

Fair Haven Community Health Care

For over 54 years, FHCHC has been an innovative and vibrant community health center, catering to multiple generations with over 165,000 office visits across 21 locations. Guided by a Board of Directors, most of whom are patients themselves, we take pride in being a healthcare leader dedicated to delivering high-quality, affordable medical and dental care to everyone, regardless of their insurance status or ability to pay. Our extensive range of primary and specialty care services, along with evidence-based programs, empowers patients to make informed choices about their health. As we expand our reach to underserved areas, our commitment to prioritizing patient needs remains unwavering. FHCHC's mission is to enhance the health and social well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, and culturally responsive patient-centered care.

Duties and responsibilities

Fair Haven Community Health Care is seeking a Registered Dietician (RD) or Certified Dietician-Nutritionist (CDN) with experience working with an underserved population to best meet the nutritional needs of our patients.

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Patient-centered care duties include:

• Provide dietary services in the form of clinical visits in accordance with FHCHC guidelines, state and federal laws and regulations
• Develop nutrition plans and implement interventions based on knowledge of patient’s current health
• Complete monthly, quarterly and yearly assessments of clients and adapt nutrition plans as needed
• Implement personalized, age-specific and culturally appropriate nutrition strategies
• Deliver client nutrition recommendations to physicians, nurses and aides
• Provide nutrition education and counseling for patients

Community Outreach and Collaboration:

• Attend and actively participate in FHCHC department and team meetings to promote collaboration of services
• Leads community-facing nutrition education Food As Medicine programming and advises curriculum development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field required, a Master’s degree in Nutrition or related field preferred; Registered Dietitian (RD) certificate or Certified Dietician-Nutrition Specialist (CDN) is required
• CT State Board licensure required
• Experience with one-on-one and group nutrition counseling
• Fluency in the Spanish language Required
• Familiarity with New Haven and/or Connecticut Emergency Food Systems is a plus.

An ideal candidate is collaborative and works well within the healthcare team and with community partners. 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.

What we offer!

• Comprehensive Medical
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits (Short-Term & Long-Term Disability)
• Paid Life Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

OUR CULTURE

At Fair Haven Community Health, our culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to improving the health and well-being of the communities we serve through equitable, high-quality, patient-centered care that is culturally responsive

American with Disabilities Requirements:

External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled, must be able to perform the essential job specific functions (listed within each job specific responsibility) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by the organization on a case by case basis.

Fair Haven Community Health Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. FHCHC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.