Registered Dietician/Nutritionist

Description

Southwest Community Health Center is seeking a Registered Dietitian or Certified Dietitian-Nutritionist to join our team.

We are expanding our nutrition services and are looking for a full-time provider to support the growing needs of our patients. 

The successful candidate will work alongside our clinical team, including a physician trained in obesity medicine, to provide comprehensive nutritional services.

We offer a competitive salary, flexible scheduling, and a comprehensive benefits package.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

All duties are subject to reasonable accommodation in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Assesses the nutritional needs of adults and children by collecting and evaluating dietary histories, biochemical data, clinical examination findings, medical histories, anthropometric measurements, and psychosocial factors.
• Develops and documents individualized nutrition care plans in the patient's health record by identifying nutritional needs or concerns, establishing and prioritizing goals, providing nutrition counseling, implementing nutritional interventions based on individual learning needs and patient preferences, and evaluating patient progress to determine effectiveness.
• Provides nutritional services, as requested and appropriate, to patients in medical departments, including adult medicine, pediatrics, OB/GYN, and infectious disease, as well as dental and behavioral health departments.
• Provides appropriate in-service training for SWCHC staff and patients as requested.
• Serves as a resource for nutrition education materials and relevant clinical information.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to support efficient departmental operations and coordinated patient care.
• Supports and complies with established clinical and organizational policies and procedures, including Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance (QI/QA) and medical records requirements, in accordance with Joint Commission and Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) standards, applicable federal and state regulations, Federal Tort Claims Act (FTCA) requirements, and professional scope-of-practice guidelines.
• Supports data collection and statistical reporting necessary for grant requirements and QI/QA initiatives.
• Participates in provider, departmental, performance improvement, and in-service training meetings.
• Participates in continuing professional education activities necessary to maintain applicable credentials and licensure.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience: 

• Bachelor’s degree in human nutrition or dietetics from an accredited program 
• Registered Dietician (RD) from the American Dietetic Association and/or MS in Human Nutrition and Certified Dietician Nutritionist (CD-N) from the CT State Department of Public Health
• Certified Diabetes Educator (CDE) preferred

Benefits Include: 

• Medical insurance 
• Dental insurance 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) 
• Retirement plan (403B) 
• Short-term disability insurance 
• Long-term disability options 
• Life Insurance 
• Employee assistance program (EAP)  

Paid Time Off: 

• 24 PTO Days 
• 5 Sick Days 
• 10 Paid Holidays