Registered Dietitian - Per Diem

Trinity Health Of New England; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to join their compassionate team at Saint Francis Hospital. This part-time role focuses on providing optimal nutritional care, conducting assessments, and developing personalized care plans for patients. You'll collaborate with healthcare teams to ensure the best outcomes and participate in training future nutrition professionals. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this organization offers a supportive environment for career growth and advancement. If you're passionate about nutrition and patient care, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Career growth opportunities

Flexible scheduling

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or bachelor’s degree in dietetics required.
• 1+ years of experience as a dietitian in healthcare preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform nutrition assessments and develop care plans.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy instruction to patients.
• Document nutrition care plans in the EMR.

Skills

Nutritional Assessment

Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT)

Analytical Skills

Effective Communication

Education

Master’s degree in food and nutrition

Bachelor’s degree in dietetics

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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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.

Employment Type

Part time

Shift

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 healthcare team members to clarify orders, recommends appropriate MNT, and exchanges patient information.
• Participates in patient rounds, attends, and contributes to patient care meetings.
• Participates in training nutrition interns.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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 CDR and a state licensure as a licensed dietitian/nutritionist (LDN) are required. Maintenance of registration and licensure required as per guidelines.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dietitian, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• Analytical ability to collect information from diverse sources, synthesize a problem list, and devise/implement intervention.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including explaining clinical, technical concepts to physicians, healthcare team, patients, and families. Allergen Awareness and Serv Safe Management training/certificates are preferred.

Position Highlights And Benefits

• Per Diem - Day Shift
• Our Mission and Core Values
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Award-winning Patient Access Department

Additional Information

Trinity Health Of New England is committed to diversity and inclusion, providing equitable care, and fostering a workforce that reflects our communities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.