Clinical Dietitian / Per Diem - Community Health

Hartford Healthcare•Hartford, CT

12h

About The Position

Job Summary: Responsible for providing clinical nutrition services, including nutrition assessment, modified diet formulation, self-management training and nutrition intervention to patients/residents. Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics.
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (Commission on Dietetic Registration)
Must have Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist (CT Department of Public Health) within 90 days of hire.
RD eligible (Must achieve Registered Dietitian credential and request CDN within 90 days of hire)

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred.
One year of work experience in clinical nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

Follows the Code of Ethics for the Nutrition & Dietetic Professional as established by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Follows the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care Process as set forth by AND
Flexible schedule to meet the needs of departments (weekdays, weekends/evenings)
Able to travel to community locations as required for meetings and events
Serve as a lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition-related educational plans for community members, outreach work plans, and other initiatives.
Responsible for the evaluation and ongoing assessment, and implementation of a comprehensive nutrition program. Involved in community outreach and educational events to increase overall service line knowledge and accessibility.
Development of nutritional materials for individuals and populations
Provides MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) to patients, specific to their diagnosis with consideration of physical, financial, social, emotional needs, cultural, and lifestyle
Implements health programs with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion to individuals and groups.
Participates in health fair activities in the local community.
Meets one-on-one with community members.
Develops and secures culturally appropriate informational and educational materials, guides, brochures, etc.
Successfully handles all duties essential to the efficient operation of the department