Registered Dietitian

Trinity Health; Hartford (CT); Hybrid; USD 56,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

Employer retirement match

Paid time off and holidays

Tuition reimbursement and development

Life and AD&D insurance

Well-being initiatives

Job summary

Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Dietitian to provide nutritional care across patient populations. The role involves assessing nutrition, designing care plans, and guiding MNT with physicians and staff in a hospital setting.

This is a full-time, day-shift position with a 40-hour week and rotating weekends. Hybrid work is available after an initial training period, and compensation ranges from $27.35 to $43.75 per hour, with a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field as required by the CDR (effective 2024).
• Registration as a dietitian with the CDR and a state licensure (LDN) required.
• 1 year of dietitian experience preferred; allergen awareness and Serv Safe training preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for collaboration with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments per guidelines and develops patient-specific care plans.
• Provides MNT instruction and supports nutrition therapy in the hospital.
• Documents assessments and care plans in the EMR using standardized language.
• Participates in rounds, care meetings, and training nutrition interns.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Analytical aptitude

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or related field

CDR registration and state licensure (LDN)

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Day Shift Description: Come join the Dietitian team at Saint Francis Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Hybrid Work after Training period

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift (Rotating Weekends)

Position Purpose:

Provides optimal nutritional care by effectively identifying age specific patient needs, assessing nutritional status, designing appropriate care plans and monitoring to maximize clinical outcomes. Provides evidence-based nutritional information and guidance to physicians, staff, patients, and families.

What you will do:

• Performs nutrition assessments as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Develops and implements patient specific nutritional care plans, interventions, and goals as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines and Clinical Nutrition Policies.
• Assesses patients need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Provides MNT instruction to patients on modified diets when appropriate.
• Assists in the management of nutrition support --Enteral Nutrition/Parenteral Nutrition (EN/PN) as per Nutrition Practice Guidelines (MMC only).
• Documents all assessments, patient education, nutrition care plans, interventions, and goals in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) utilizing Standardized Language and Nutrition Care Process.
• Confers with physicians and other allied health care team members to clarify orders, recommends appropriate MNT and exchange patient information.
• Participates in patient rounds, attends and contributes to patient care meetings.
• Participates in training nutrition interns.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Work requires the knowledge of theories, principles and concepts acquired through the completion of a Master’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field as required by the Commission of Dietetic Registration (CDR) (effective January 1, 2024) or bachelor’s degree grandfathered prior to this update. Registration as a dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) and a state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required. Maintenance of registration and licensure required as per guidelines.
• One (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment is preferred.
• Work requires the analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a problem list and to devise/implement intervention.
• Work requires effective verbal and written communication skills, which may include explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, other health care team members, patients, and their families. Enforces policies and regulations in difficult situations or performs other duties requiring a comparable level of communication skill.
• Allergen Awareness training/certificate and Serv Safe Management training/certificate preferred.

Compensation and Benefits:

At Trinity Health Of New England, we understand that the success of our organization is directly related to our hardworking, compassionate, and dedicated colleagues who contribute their time and skills to help transform healthcare. That's why we've compiled a competitive, comprehensive compensation and benefits package that offers our colleagues protection and peace of mind, both at home and at work.

Pay Range:

$27.35-$43.75 per hour

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location.

Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, Dental, Prescription Drug and Vision Coverage
• Retirement Savings Program with Employer Match
• Time Off - may include Paid Time Off, Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development Opportunities
• Basic and Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance
• Well-being Initiative
• Career Growth and Advancement Opportunities within Trinity Health

Ministry/Facility Information

Trinity Health Of New England is an integrated health care delivery system that is comprised of world-class providers and facilities dedicated to full spectrum preventative, acute, and post-acute care. We aim to deliver top level care to increase our community's overall health at lower costs. While we serve nearly 3 million people, we are proud to be a part of a national system that focuses on putting our patients first and having the best colleagues to do so.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.