Registered Dietitian - Bronx, NY - RDAP

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.