Registered Dietitian - RNJM26-06112

Job Title: Registered Dietitian
Location: Bronx, NY
Type: Contract
Duration: 13 Weeks (With high possibility of extension or permanent placement)
Shift & Schedule: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM

Pay rate: 
Local: $2,000.00 – $2,100.00 Weekly
Traveler: $2,450.00 – $2,650.00 Weekly (Stipend Included)

Position Overview

This acute-care clinical role is responsible for screening and assessing patients, monitoring and educating on food/drug interactions, and collaborating closely with physicians on medical diet modifications. This vacancy is open for immediate sourcing as a full-time contract with a high possibility of ongoing extension or permanent placement.

Required Qualifications

• Registered Dietitian credential required.
• Acute-care hospital experience required.
• Experience performing nutritional assessments and patient screenings.
• Ability to interpret laboratory, clinical, and social data to develop nutrition care plans.
• Strong patient education and counseling skills.
• Experience documenting care plans and patient interactions within medical records.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients in a timely and accurate manner based on specific levels of care to determine individual nutritional needs and provide necessary follow-up care.
• Interview patients and their families to collect detailed histories regarding food choices, dietary preferences, and habits.
• Review and interpret complex laboratory results, physical data, and social data from the medical record to formulate effective nutrition care plans.
• Provide comprehensive nutrition education to patients regarding their prescribed diets and potential food/drug interactions.
• Accurately document instructions and evaluate patient understanding within the medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams to modify patient menus and establish appropriate dietary restrictions or enhancements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in Food and Nutrition Services within a healthcare setting.
• Strong communication and patient engagement skills.
• Ability to manage multiple patient assessments and follow-up activities efficiently.

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.