Clinical Dietitian

Job Description - Clinical Dietitian (26157903)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

Job

: Health Professionals

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Sep 17, 2026

Clinical Dietitian - (26157903)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893 Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

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.

Career advancement opportunities are available for Clinical Dietitian colleagues at HHC through a Clinical Ladder program.

JOB 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics or related field

• Experience: None

• Licensure, Certification, Registration: 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)

• Language Skills: Must be able to read, write and speak English

Preferred Requirements

• Education: Master's Degree in Nutrition or related field
• Experience: One year of work experience in clinical nutrition
• Language Skills: Additional languages a plus

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

111 Salem Tpke Norwich (10365)

111 Salem Turnpike

Norwich 06360

Standard Hours Per Week: 24

Part-time (2 - 39 hours)

Shift Details: Outpatient position with focus in Oncology