Registered Dietician

Job Title: Registered Dietician
Pay range - $45/hr. - $50/hr. on W2 & Options for travel and per diem packages based on eligibility.

Shift Timing: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Job Summary:

The Clinical Dietitian will provide nutrition screening, assessment, and follow-up care for patients based on level of care. This role involves evaluating patient nutritional needs, providing counseling and education, and collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure effective dietary plans. The Dietitian will work closely with patients and their families to incorporate food preferences, manage food/drug interactions, and support improved patient outcomes.

• Screen and assess patients to determine nutritional status and needs

• Conduct interviews with patients and families regarding dietary history and preferences

• Monitor food-drug interactions and provide relevant education

• Interpret clinical and laboratory data for nutrition-related decision-making

• Document diet instructions, educational sessions, and patient understanding

• Collaborate with physicians on appropriate diet modifications

• Adjust and personalize patient menus as needed

• Experience: Minimum 1 year (2 years preferred) in clinical nutrition

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition from an accredited institution

• Certification (Acute Care): Registered Dietitian (RD) with Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) – Required

• Certification (Post-Acute Care): NYS Certification as “Dietitian-Nutritionist” by NYSED – Required at time of hire

• Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Nutrition or related field

• Primary Source Verification: Required

• Must meet federal long-term care facility compliance standards Must demonstrate strong documentation, communication, and collaborative skills