Registered Dietitian NE

Responsibilities

• Evidenced Based Clinical Practice: Assess the nutritional status of inpatients and outpatients at high risk.
• Develop, document, and implement nutritional plans based on assessments.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team rounds to promote nutritional care.
• Serve as a community resource, especially for home care and pediatricians.

Education/Life Long Learning

• Provide education and counseling to caregivers, pediatric patients, and their families.
• Provide education to MDs, RNs, and other disciplines as needed.
• Round with physicians to offer advice, monitor patient status, and adjust therapy as necessary.
• Guide and instruct diet technicians and nutrition assistants.
• Mentor and train new staff and dietetic interns.

Process Improvement

• Participate in all department QI activities and maintain monthly stats and reports.
• Complete interdisciplinary chart audits and peer reviews.
• Identify and communicate clinical safety issues and department business or efficiency issues to appropriate stakeholders.

Clinical Leadership and Expertise

• Develop and implement practice protocols for continuous quality improvement in nutritional therapy.
• Participate in hospital research as requested.
• Stay updated on nutrition research and educate staff and students on relevant issues; act as a preceptor for students in nutrition.
• Demonstrate knowledge of age-related differences and needs in specific patient populations.
• Show cultural sensitivity in interactions with patients and families.
• Support the organization's mission, values, and goals through consistent behavior.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor or Master’s of Science in Nutrition or completion of a Didactic Program in Dietetics leading to registration eligibility.
• Experience: Two to five years of pediatric experience preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider required within six months of hire; Registered Dietitian (R.D.) with CDR required within six months of hire; CT State Certification (CD-N) required on hire, except for new graduates who need to obtain it within six months of hire.