Clinical Dietitian

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Ensures patient satisfaction, quality care, regulatory agency compliance, and good public relations are achieved through the safe and efficient use of resources. Performs all duties of clinical dietitian.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assesses the nutritional status of adolescent, adult and / or geriatric patient through documentation in the medical record. Uses parameters such as anthropometric measurements, visual assessment and interpretation of laboratory values and interviewing patient and family as appropriate.
• Accurately assesses and calculates formulations for parenteral and enteral nutrition and makes adjustments based on patient’s clinical status.
• Develops and revises a nutrition care plan based on information from the patient, medical record, family and health care team members
• Communicates effectively with all healthcare and food service team members as well as patients and families through conferences, interdisciplinary team meetings, individual consultation and committee participation. This includes telephone, written, and electronic communication.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from 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.

Possesses necessary skills to effectively operate MediTech electronic medical record system and other computer-based systems, which manage patient-care records. 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).

Work Schedule : 40 hours weekly, M-F. No weekends / holidays.

We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer – M / F / D / V