Registered Dietitian - Westport - per diem

Connecticut Children's • Westport, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Registered Dietitian (R.D.) provides medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients (from infancy to age 18 years) who may be well or acutely, critically and chronically ill. Serves as a resource for caregivers patients, and their families. Assesses the nutritional status of patients. Develops, documents and implements the nutritional plan based on the assessment results. Effectively counsel patients and families for improved nutritional outcomes. Participates with interdisciplinary teams to promote nutritional care. Develops and presents educational in-services to the medical team.

Requirements

• Registered Dietitian (R.D.) credential

Responsibilities

• Provides medical nutrition therapy to pediatric patients (from infancy to age 18 years) who may be well or acutely, critically and chronically ill.
• Serves as a resource for caregivers, patients, and their families.
• Assesses the nutritional status of patients.
• Develops, documents, and implements the nutritional plan based on assessment results.
• Counsels patients and families for improved nutritional outcomes.
• Participates with interdisciplinary teams to promote nutritional care.
• Develops and presents educational in-services to the medical team.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level