Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Data, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Dietetics, Documentation, Drug Interactions, Educational Evaluation, Electronic Medical Records, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Medical Records, Needs Assessment, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Time Management, Training/Teaching
Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Bronx, NY
Job Type: Contract (13 Weeks)
Schedule: Day Shift | 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to provide comprehensive nutrition assessment, education, and care planning in a clinical setting. This role involves evaluating patients’ nutritional needs, monitoring food and drug interactions, and collaborating with physicians to optimize patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Monitor patients for food and drug interactions and provide appropriate education
- Document nutrition education and patient understanding in the medical record
- Screen and assess patients to determine nutritional needs and provide timely follow-up care
- Conduct patient and family interviews to obtain dietary history and preferences
- Interpret laboratory values and clinical data relevant to nutrition care
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
- Modify patient menus based on clinical needs and physician recommendations
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams regarding diet modifications
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR system
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a Dietitian
- Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics, Food & Nutrition, or related field from an accredited institution
Preferred Qualifications
- 2+ years of experience
- Master’s degree in Dietetics or Nutrition
- AHA BLS Certification
Certifications & Licensure
- Registered Dietitian (RD) – Required
- For Acute Care Settings:
- Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)(Primary Source Verification required)
- For Post-Acute (Long-Term Care) Settings:
- New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (NYSED)(required at time of hire)
For more details reach at Aditi.sharma@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 516-587-6677.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC: It is a 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.