Registered Dietitian - Inpatient Rehab

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement with employer match

Paid time off

Job summary

Mt. Sinai Rehab Hospital, part of Trinity Health Of New England, is seeking a registered Dietitian to join the team on the Day shift. This full-time role focuses on evidence-based nutrition care across patient populations within a collaborative hospital setting.

Responsibilities include assessments, MNT planning and education, EMR documentation, and participating in rounds while mentoring nutrition interns. Licensing as an LDN and CDR registration required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in food and nutrition, dietetics, or related field as required by CDR or bachelor’s grandfathered before update.
• CDR registration and state licensure as LDN required; maintenance of licensure.
• 1 year of experience as a dietitian preferred; healthcare experience beneficial.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to explain clinical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Allergen Awareness and Serv Safe Management training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments per Nutrition Practice Guidelines.
• Develop and implement patient-specific nutrition care plans and goals.
• Assess need for Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT) instruction.
• Provide MNT instruction for modified diets when appropriate.
• Assist in EN/PN management per guidelines.
• Document assessments and care plans in EMR with standardized language.
• Consult with physicians and care team to clarify orders.
• Participate in rounds and care meetings; mentor nutrition interns.

Skills

CDR registration

LDN licensure

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Master's degree in nutrition/dietetics

Bachelor’s degree (grandfathered)

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Day ShiftDescription:

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

Schedule: Full-Time, 40 Hours- Day Shift

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.