Dietitian Per Diem
On-siteBristol, Connecticut, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate outpatient counseling by scheduling patients, reviewing medical records, and assessing nutritional status through history, lab parameters, and weight tracking. Conduct interviews with patients and families to evaluate knowledge and provide education on habits and preferences. Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other providers to recommend and implement care plans, clarify order discrepancies, and manage therapeutic nutrition protocols including tube feeding and total parenteral nutrition. Document all interactions and goals in the EMR while following department policies. Submit quality improvement recommendations and participate in interdisciplinary committees to promote nutrition care standards.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
- Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist with State of Connecticut or certification eligible
- Registered Dietitian (R.D.) by the Commission on Dietetic Registration, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
- Ability to read and write in English
- Proficient in MNT, nutrition and disease management
- Knowledge of enteral formulas and TPN selection and management
- Ability to provide clear and effective verbal and written communication
- Ability to make accurate decisions based on clinical knowledge
- Ability to follow department standards, policies and procedure
- Ability to converse with other medical professionals
- Ability to develop and deliver presentations on nutrition topics
- Walking
- Standing for up to 2 hours at a time
- Sitting
- Climbing stairs
- Looking at a computer monitor
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical or outpatient experience
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