Registered Dietitian

Trinity Health; Waterbury (CT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a Dietitian to join our clinical nutrition team. You will perform nutrition assessments, develop patient-specific care plans, and provide MNT instruction, collaborating with physicians and care teams.

The role requires a Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics or equivalent, RD licensure, and at least one year of healthcare dietitian experience; strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in nutrition or dietetics required per CDR guidelines.
• Registration as a dietitian with the CDR and state licensure required.
• Minimum of one year of dietitian experience in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs nutrition assessments per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Develops and implements patient-specific nutrition care plans and goals.
• Provides MNT instruction to patients on modified diets as appropriate.
• Assists in nutrition support management (EN/PN) per guidelines.
• Documents assessments, education, care plans, and interventions in EMR.
• Confers with physicians and care teams to clarify orders and exchange information.
• Participates in patient rounds and care meetings.
• Mentors nutrition interns.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Nutrition care planning

Education

Master’s degree in nutrition/dietetics

Registered Dietitian (CDR)

State licensure as LD/N

Job description

Come join the Dietitian team at Saint Mary's Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England! We are a member of the nationwide Trinity Health family, bringing compassionate care to our communities.

Position Highlights

• Career growth and advancement potential
• $5,000 Sign On Bonus
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

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.

What You Will Need

• 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.
• Position requires a minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment. A minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dietitian 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.

Pay Range:

$27.35-$43.75

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 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.