Behavioral Health, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Content Delivery Network (CDN), Cross-Functional, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Documentation, Federal Laws and Regulations, Food Safety, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Interpersonal Skills, Maintain Compliance, Menu Management, Nursing, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Patient Admissions, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Policy Development, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Assurance, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Regulations, Sanitation, State Laws and Regulations
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Bronx, NY
Type: Contract | 26 Weeks
Shift & Schedule: Monday – Friday | 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM | 40 Hours Per Week
Position Overview:
Navitas Healthcare, LLC is seeking a Dietitian for an exciting Travel or Local job in Bronx, NY. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive nutrition services and medical nutrition therapy within a behavioral health setting while collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support positive patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments for patients and clients.
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nutrition care plans.
- Provide medical nutrition therapy based on clinical conditions and evidence-based guidelines.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary healthcare team members.
- Educate patients, families, and staff on therapeutic diets, nutrition principles, and healthy eating habits.
- Document assessments, interventions, and progress notes in accordance with regulatory and facility standards.
- Participate in menu planning, quality improvement initiatives, and nutrition-related policy development.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, including food safety and sanitation standards.
- Monitor patient food intake, tolerance, and adherence to prescribed diets.
- Support implementation of nutrition care plans and ongoing patient nutrition management.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or a related field required.
- Registered Dietitian (RD/RDN) Credential required.
- Completion of an Accredited Dietetic Internship required.
- Strong clinical nutrition knowledge and assessment skills.
- Experience developing and implementing nutrition care plans.
- Experience providing medical nutrition therapy.
- Ability to educate patients, families, and healthcare staff.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
- Experience working within multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
- Knowledge of regulatory, food safety, and sanitation standards.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s Degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field preferred.
- New York State Certification/Licensure (CDN) preferred or obtainable after hire.
- Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric settings preferred.
- Cultural competency and patient-centered approach to care.
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a Joint Commission Certified / WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.