Clinical Dietitian

Hartford HealthCare • Manchester, CT

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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

• Must be able to read, write, speak and comprehend the English language.
• Must have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites; and travel is required in order to perform essential duties.
• Bachelor’s degree in food and nutrition required.
• Must be a Registered Dietitian.
• Licensure in the State of Connecticut required.

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.
• Primary liaison with the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
• 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).
• Provide care within JCAHO and ADA standards to maximize the quality of inpatient and outpatient care.
• Plan and adapt informational/educational materials, menus, etc. for specific patient groups.
• Attend interdisciplinary care rounds.
• Participate in the orientation and training of new employees and dietetic students.
• Utilize the Meditech computerized system.
• Provide Medical Nutrition Therapy to outpatients, as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level