Registered Dietitian Nutritionist

Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Dobrita Family Care LLC Avon, CT Job Details Per diem $39.94 - $48.10 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Collaborate with healthcare professionals Teamwork Clinical supervision Healthcare staff management Electronic health records (EHR) management Tube feeding Patient assessment Physiology knowledge Working with geriatric patients Mid-level Diagnostic evaluation Weight loss Long-term care facility experience Supervising experience Team management Mentoring Dietary department experience Clinical documentation Evidence-based interventions in treatment planning Clinical nutrition Dietetics Registered Dietitian Acute care Care coordination Communication skills Geriatrics Health education and counseling Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join our healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide expert nutritional guidance, develop personalized care plans, and support patients across various settings, including acute care, long-term care, and geriatrics. Your expertise will help improve patient outcomes by delivering evidence-based nutrition interventions, conducting comprehensive assessments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients' lives through innovative nutrition strategies and compassionate care. Responsibilities Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status, medical history, and dietary needs using diagnostic evaluation techniques. Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans tailored to each patient's health conditions, including weight management, tube feeding, and disease-specific interventions. Provide expert guidance on clinical nutrition topics such as physiology, dietetics principles, and specialized feeding methods like tube feeding. Offer health coaching to motivate patients toward healthier lifestyle choices, including weight loss and chronic disease management. Supervise and mentor junior staff or interns within the dietary department to ensure quality standards are maintained. Collaborate with healthcare teams to coordinate nutrition services in diverse settings such as hospitals or long-term care facilities. Utilize Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems efficiently for documentation, patient tracking, and care plan updates. Participate in patient education initiatives aimed at improving dietary habits and promoting overall wellness among diverse populations including geriatrics. Stay current with industry best practices related to acute care nutrition, dietary guidelines, and emerging research in dietetics. Skills Strong knowledge of physiology and clinical nutrition principles essential for accurate diagnosis and effective intervention planning. Proven experience supervising staff or interns within a dietary or healthcare setting. Expertise in managing tube feeding protocols and creating comprehensive care plans for complex medical conditions. Skilled in patient assessment techniques specific to long-term care, geriatrics, and acute hospital environments. Proficiency with EMR systems for documentation and communication within multidisciplinary teams. Excellent communication skills for health coaching, patient education, and team collaboration. Familiarity with diagnostic evaluation processes related to nutrition status and medical conditions affecting nutritional needs. Experience working in hospital or healthcare settings with a focus on weight loss programs or chronic disease management is highly desirable. Join our team to help transform lives through personalized nutrition care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your expertise makes a real difference in patient health outcomes while advancing your professional growth in dietetics and healthcare innovation.

Pay:

$39.94 - $48.10 per hour

Work Location:

In person