Stamford Health, a well-established, award-winning Healthcare System with multiple locations in CT has an opportunity for a Clinical Dietitian.

As a Certified Great Place to Work organization, Stamford Health understands what it takes to attract talent in order to improve our workforce and support our mission, to that end we offer:

• Competitive salary
• Sign on bonus of $5,000
• Comprehensive, low-cost health insurance plans available day one
• Wellness programs
• Paid Time Off accruals
• Tax deferred annuity and (403b) pension plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free on-site parking 

JOB SUMMARY:

The Clinical Dietitian serves as the Food and Nutrition Services representative in patient care activities. Responsible for providing basic nutrition assessments and care planning for patients. Performs as a member of the interdisciplinary team responsible for the design, coordination and implementation of optimal nutritional care and education of patients/staff in accordance with established standards of care. Complies with business practices to uphold the hospital’s mission and values and Academy/ Commission on Dietetic Registration Code of Ethics. 

MISSION/ CORE VALUES: 

It is expected that all the duties and responsibilities of this position including achieving assigned personal and project goals will be performed in a manner consistent with Stamford Health’s values: Teamwork, Compassion, Integrity, Respect and Accountability. As a planetree affiliate, we are committed to personalizing, humanizing, and demystifying the healthcare experience for patients and families. Our approach encourages healing in all dimensions- mind, body and spirit. Stamford Health’s standards for service excellence focus on putting our patients first by creating a lasting impression, by expressing gratitude and appreciation to each other; by communicating with courtesy, clarity and care; by working as team and displaying professionalism, exceeding patient expectations and recognizing that a diverse work force strengthens the high-quality health care provided when our differences, unique talents and varied backgrounds come together to create a stronger whole. 

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / CRITICAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Completes nutrition assessments following the steps in the Nutrition Care Process and collects pertinent data which is documented and communicated in a complete, accurate and timely manner.
2. Evaluates health status and disease condition history for application to nutrition care in a variety of settings including but not limited to Medical, Surgical, Critical Care, Pediatrics, Orthopedics, Maternity, Oncology, Cardiology, Rehab, Behavioral Health and outpatient areas as requested.
3. Documents the nutrition diagnosis, nutrition prescription, goals and appropriate interventions and revises as information is available during the monitoring and evaluation process.   
4. Uses approved clinical privileges for order writing, which is consistent with applicable training, competence, organizational policy and as defined in the Connecticut Practice Act. 
5. Places initial or revised parenteral nutrition orders for peripheral or central line administration when required as part of job tasks to ensure quality care is provided to patients.
6. Collaborates with patient, caregivers, interprofessional team and other health care professionals and serves as an integral member of the interprofessional team and resource by participating in patient care rounds, medical rounds, discharge planning and patient care conferences.
7. Complies with laws and regulations related to area of practice for state licensure, certification, federal and state regulations, scope of practice, job description, and employer requirements. 
8. The RDN demonstrates competence in and accepts accountability and responsibility for ensuring safe, quality practice and services.
9. Integrates the Standards of Practice and Standards of Professional Performance into practice and professional development and purses new opportunities for growth in professional practice.
10. Participates in mentoring RDNs and healthcare professionals and serves as preceptor for nutrition and dietetics students/ interns to support their growth and development. 
11. Participates in peer review and training of others as applicable to role and responsibilities.
12. Contributes to or leads in development, execution and maintenance of programs and services that will align nutrition services with the mission, vision, principles and values of the organization in a collaborative, cost effective, customer centered manner.
13. Collaborates with the Culinary team and leads the design of food delivery systems to address health care needs and outcomes through the development of individualized menus and projects to enhance the patient experience.
14. Documents according to organizational policies, procedures, standards and in compliance with accreditation standards, laws, and regulations.
15. Reviews best available research and contributes to the development of new knowledge in nutrition and dietetics and participates in efforts to apply research to practice.
16. Demonstrates ability to convey concepts to other health care practitioners, patients and the public when providing community presentations and education sharing current, evidence-based knowledge and information. 
17. Participates in unit, department and /or facility committees and meetings and establishes credibility and contributes as a food and nutrition resource within the interprofessional health care and management team.
18. Uses resources effectively and efficiently through strategic management of time, finances and technology, when organizing workload and accomplishing tasks and meeting deadlines to maximize patient care outcomes.
19. Participates in quality assurance and performance improvement activities following hospital procedures.

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