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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. Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cuttingedge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast andthe Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us. *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. *Key areas of responsibilities:* • Follows the Code of Ethics for the Nutrition & Dietetic Professional as established by the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics (AND) and the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) • Follows the guidelines according to the Nutrition Care Process as set forth by AND • Flexible schedule to meet the needs of departments (weekdays, weekends/evenings) • Able to travel to community locations as required for meetings and events • Serve as a lead in the development, implementation, and monitoring of nutrition-related educational plans for community members, outreach work plans, and other initiatives. • Responsible for the evaluation and ongoing assessment, and implementation of a comprehensive nutrition program. Involved in community outreach and educational events to increase overall service line knowledge and accessibility. • Development of nutritional materials for individuals and populations • Provides MNT (Medical Nutrition Therapy) to patients, specific to their diagnosis with consideration of physical, financial, social, emotional needs, cultural, and lifestyle • Implements health programs with an emphasis on disease prevention and health promotion to individuals and groups. • Participates in health fair activities in the local community. • Meets one-on-one with community members. • Develops and secures culturally appropriate informational and educational materials, guides, brochures, etc. • Successfully handles all duties essential to the efficient operation of the department Bachelor's Degree in Food and Nutrition/Dietetics. · Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field preferred. · One year of work experience in clinical nutrition preferred. · 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) 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*. *As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.* **Job:** **Other* **Organization:** **Hartford Hospital* **Title:** *Clinical Dietitian - Community Health* **Location:** *Connecticut-Hartford-79 Retreat Ave HH Brownstone (10065)* **Requisition ID:** *25156577*