Registered Dietitian (Per Diem, CDR)

Hartford Healthcare•Torrington, CT

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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 or related field required
Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with Commission on Dietetic Registration required or RD eligible (Must achieve Registered Dietitian credential and request CDN within 90 days of hire)
Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist with the CT Department of Public Health within 90 days of hire
Must be able to read, write and speak English
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of medical staff, healthcare professionals, managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, and volume.

Nice To Haves

Additional languages a plus
Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred
One year of work experience in clinical nutrition preferred

Responsibilities

Assesses the nutritional status of patients/residents/customers and determines individualized nutrition care plan. Monitors effectiveness of nutrition care plan per standards of care. Coordinates nutritional care of patient with food services.
Completes nutrition-focused physical exams (NFPE). Diagnoses and addresses malnutrition with appropriate nutrition care plan. Serves as expert on identifying and treating malnutrition. Educates other members of the health care team on malnutrition.
Documents nutrition assessments, interventions, and follow-up care in the EMR according to policy. Tracks data related to patient caseload, complexity and time spent in indirect care activities.
Provides nutrition education and outreach to the local community. Participates in hospital community nutrition education program. Develops nutrition education materials for community programs.
Provides nutrition education to patients, students, staff, and community members as needed.
Provides guidance, education, and direction to clinical dietetic technicians and food and nutrition employees, when appropriate. Orients, mentors and trains interns as applicable.
Provides outpatient nutrition counseling and group classes to various patient populations.
Perform other related duties as required.