Clinical Dietitian-Pd

The Clinical Dietitian serves as the Food and Nutrition Services representative in patient care activities. Responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal nutritional care and education of patients/staff in accordance with established standards of care. Complies with business practices to uphold the hospitals mission and values.

Education:

• Bachelors Degree in Nutrition / Dietetics

Registration/ Certification:

• Registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration within six months of hire.
• Connecticut State Certified Dietitian Nutritionist (CD-N) within six months of hire.

Years of Experience:

• 0-3 year of acute care experience

SKILLS

• Read and interpret written/ oral instructions.
• Sets and meets deadlines, prioritizes work, and works independently.
• Identifies and understands issues and problems.
• Expresses or exchanges ideas by means of oral or written communications.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Basic computer knowledge
• Must be flexible and able to adapt to change.