Clinical Dietitian - Per Diem

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and develops care plans for patients. Plans special diets and instructs patients/significant other and/or hospital personnel in principles of nutrition and modifications of normal diet to maximize the patient’s education and motivation to address their specific nutritional issues. This position is a primary liaison with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Will possess typical knowledge and skills of nutrition care principles for acutely or chronically ill patients within specialty areas (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, oncology, renal, surgical, nutrition support). Will provide care within JCAHO and ADA standards to maximize the quality of inpatient and outpatient care. Will plan and adapt informational/educational materials, menus, etc. for specific patient groups. Will attend interdisciplinary care rounds. Will participate in the orientation and training of new employees and dietetic students. Will utilize the Meditech computerized system. Will provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to outpatients, as needed. Excellent communication and counseling skills.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition required.
Must be a Registered Dietitian.
Licensure in the State of Connecticut required.
Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites.
Excellent communication and counseling skills.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and skills of nutrition care principles for acutely or chronically ill patients within specialty areas (e.g., diabetes, cardiovascular, oncology, renal, surgical, nutrition support).

Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive nutrition assessments and develops care plans for patients.
Plans special diets and instructs patients/significant other and/or hospital personnel in principles of nutrition and modifications of normal diet to maximize the patient’s education and motivation to address their specific nutritional issues.
Acts as a primary liaison with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
Provides care within JCAHO and ADA standards to maximize the quality of inpatient and outpatient care.
Plans and adapts informational/educational materials, menus, etc. for specific patient groups.
Attends interdisciplinary care rounds.
Participates in the orientation and training of new employees and dietetic students.
Utilizes the Meditech computerized system.
Provides Medical Nutrition Therapy to outpatients, as needed.