Clinical Dietitian/Full time/Wallingford

Gaylord Specialty Healthcare is a health system dedicated exclusively to medical rehabilitation. We provide inpatient and outpatient care for people at every point in their journey from illness or injury to the most advanced state of recovery they can achieve. Our Mission: To enhance health, maximize function, and transform lives. Our values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence. These values guide us in providing quality patient care and transforming the lives of our patients.

The Clinical Dietitian performs a variety of duties in the food production area, including but not limited to:

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.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Clinical Roles & Responsibilities

• Assesses the nutritional status of adolescent, adult and/or geriatric patient through documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, nutrition-focused physical assessment and interpretation of laboratory values.
• Develops, revises and individualizes nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family and health care team members.
• Incorporates current evidence-based research into practice.
• Participates in process for ordering privileges required for expanded roles and enhanced activities consistent with hospital policies.

Quality, Safety & Regulatory Compliance

• Adheres to facility confidentiality, HIPAA regulations, and patient rights policies.
• Complies with regulatory standards, including federal, state and accrediting agencies.
• Follows facility and department infection control policies and procedures.
• Participates in facility-wide and department Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QAPI) Program and on QAPI teams to improve processes and patient care.

Communication

• Communicates effectively with all team members, patients and families through conferences, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes in-person, telephone, written, and electronic communication.
• Orients, mentors and trains staff and interns, as applicable.
• Advises department on patient care and food service issues.
• Provides training to patient services staff on special needs with patients diet prescriptions.
• Visits patients on assigned nursing unit(s) and contributes to every patient being visited by a member of the management or professional team at least once during their hospital stay.
• Projects and practices consistent ownership attributes, which provide a high level of customer service at all points of contact.

Professionalism & Expertise

• Participates in and attends departmental meetings, staff development, patient care rounds and professional programs, as appropriate.
• Assists and contributes to patient satisfaction goals by providing quality service.
• Stays current on updated nutrition practices, maintains 75 CEUs every five (5) years.
• Maintain financial stewardship of the department and hospital

IT IS ICARE

• Innovation: Embracing creativity and new ideas to improve processes and outcomes.
• Teamwork: Collaborating effectively with others to achieve shared goals and objectives.
• Inclusion: Fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and supported.
• Safety: Prioritizing the well-being and security of patients, individuals and communities.
• Integrity: Acting with honesty and transparency in all interactions and decisions.
• Compassion: Showing empathy and kindness towards others, especially in challenging situations.
• Accountability: Taking responsibility for actions and outcomes, ensuring reliability and trust.
• Respect: Treating others with dignity and consideration, valuing their perspectives and contributions.
• Excellence: Striving for the highest quality in performance and achievements.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university. Registered Dietitian-Nutritionist )Commission on Dietetic Registration). State of CT Certification. Maintenance of required PDP(Professional Development Portfolio) which specifies 75 CEU per 5-year period through Commission on Dietetic Registration. State Certification, as required.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist with the Commission on Dietetic Registration. Must achieve Registered Dietitian Nutritionist credential within four (4) months of date of hire (except California, which is six (6) months). State Licensure, as required.
• Ability to operate a standard computer, including basic use of MS applications such as Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Must be able to effectively utilize the hospital's interpretation system (MAARTI).

HOURS:

Full time

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer