Clinical Dietitian (Pediatrics Per Diem)

Yale-New Haven Health • New Haven, CT

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About The Position

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day. In tandem with the Hospital's Business Plan and Performance Improvement Process, demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to manage the nutrition care of patients throughout the lifecycle in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Ensures that optimal nutrition is provided to patients based on medical and age specific needs. Uses knowledge of growth and development, the medical sciences, psychology and socio-economic factors, as they apply to clinical or community dietetics in an inpatient or outpatient setting respectively. Evaluates patients for nutritional risk and recommends and facilitates the implementation of age appropriate nutrition care plans and behavioral changes to promote sound dietary choices in health and disease. Translates the science of nutrition and the study of food into practical applications as an adjunct medical therapy. Manages an internship rotation as assigned.

Requirements

• B.S. degree from an accredited college or university with successful completion of an accredited/approved American Dietetic Association didactic program in dietetics required.
• Successful completion of a post-baccalaureate certificate program in dietetics/dietetic internship required.
• A minimum of one (1) year practical experience in clinical dietetics, clinical practice in an acute care or outpatient care facility preferred.
• Must be registered with the Commission on Dietetic Registration or registration-eligible with registration within 6 months of hire.
• CT state dietitian-nutritionist certification or certification eligible with certification within 6 months of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of evidenced-based principles of medical nutrition therapy.
• Ability to gather, review, and synthesize complex medical information to plan scientifically sound, realistic, and fiscally responsible patient care.
• Knowledge of theories and principles of food preparation, menu planning, and nutrient analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• Ability to work well independently and as part of the healthcare team.
• Ability to competently teach and mentor dietetic interns.

Responsibilities

• Provides age and culturally appropriate medical nutrition therapy to assigned patients using evidence-based practice guidelines and the Nutrition Care Process.
• Conducts nutrition assessments that accurately reflect the patient's nutritional risk factors in relation to their medical and/or psychiatric condition and treatment.
• Designs age appropriate modified diets in accordance with written physician diet orders and adapts them to best fulfill individual needs.
• Makes recommendations to patients/families and the healthcare team regarding medical nutrition therapy to ensure optimal nutritional management.
• Demonstrates effective organizational skills and uses understanding of YNHH performance standards to ensure the smooth and timely delivery of clinical nutrition and counseling services.
• Maintains all clinical documentation in an accurate and up-to-date manner that conforms to HIPAA and section standards of practice.
• Participates in professional development activities to maintain and advance knowledge base.
• Maintains registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration and other credentialing bodies.
• Conducts dietetic intern education through assigned rotation.
• Directly supervises day to day internship operations.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees