Registered Dietitian - Hartford - Per Diem

Connecticut Children's • Hartford, CT

4d • $32 - $52

About The Position

The Registered Dietitian provides medical nutrition therapy to patients of Connecticut Children’s Medical Center and serves as a nutrition resource for caregivers, patients, and families. The role assesses patients’ nutritional status and develops, documents, and implements nutrition plans based on assessment results. It includes counseling patients and families to improve nutritional outcomes and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to promote nutritional care.

The dietitian also provides education to clinical teams, participates in quality improvement and hospital research activities, supports nutrition protocols, and mentors or trains staff and learners. The position serves pediatric populations from pre-term neonates through adolescence and requires culturally sensitive interactions with patients and families.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Nutrition for graduates before 2024, or Master of Science in Nutrition for graduates after 2024.
• Completion of an accredited Didactic Internship Program or Accredited Coordinated Program in accordance with CDR and ACEND requirements, leading to registration eligibility.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) credential with the Commission on Dietetic Registration of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.
• Connecticut State Certification (CD-N) required on hire.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification required within six months of hire.
• Knowledge of medical nutrition therapy in accordance with Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics standards, medical terminology, drug-nutrient interactions, and pediatric disease states.
• Proficiency with electronic health and medical records, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency with a nutrient analysis program, human milk and formula barcoding system, and menu entry program.
• Accurate keyboarding abilities and math skills.

Nice To Haves

• Master of Science in Nutrition obtained before 2024, or a PhD or DCN in Nutrition, along with completion of an accredited Didactic Internship Program or Accredited Coordinated Program leading to registration eligibility.
• Two to five years of pediatric experience.
• Specialty certifications through CDR or ASPEN, such as Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition or Certified Nutrition Support Clinician.

Responsibilities

• Complete and deliver care according to the Nutrition Care Process, including assessment, nutrition diagnosis, intervention, monitoring, and evaluation.
• Develop, document, and implement nutrition plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to promote nutritional care.
• Serve as a nutrition access coordinator, especially for home care and area pediatricians.
• Provide education and counseling to caregivers, pediatric patients, and their families.
• Educate physicians, nurses, and other disciplines as needed; communicate recommendations, monitor patient status, and adjust therapy as needed.
• Stay current on nutrition research and best-practice standards.
• Mentor and train new staff and dietetic interns.
• Participate in department quality improvement activities, maintain monthly statistics and reports, and complete interdisciplinary chart audits and peer reviews.
• Identify clinical safety, business, or efficiency issues and communicate them to appropriate stakeholders.
• Help develop and implement practice protocols for continuous quality improvement in nutritional therapy, and participate in hospital research as requested.
• Provide guidance and instruction to diet technicians and milk technicians.
• Precept nutrition students, including dietetic interns, pediatric residents, and fellows.
• Apply knowledge of age-related differences and needs across pediatric populations from pre-term neonates through adolescence, and demonstrate cultural sensitivity in patient and family interactions.
• Support the organization’s mission, values, and goals through conduct consistent with Connecticut Children’s Medical Center Standards.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for eligible team members.
• Hospital-paid life and disability coverage.
• Paid time off and leave programs.
• Education and training assistance.
• Retirement savings plan with hospital match; all team members may participate regardless of scheduled hours worked.
• Employment assistance program.

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