Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Registered Dietitian – Contract
Location: Bronx, NY
Department: Food and Nutrition Services
Duration: 13 Weeks
Schedule: 5 Days/Week
Shift: Day Shift – 7 hours/day
Guaranteed Hours: 35 hours/week
Compensation:
- Traveler Pay: $60–65/hr (based on experience)
- Local Pay: $47–52/hr (based on experience)
Job Summary:
We are seeking a qualified Registered Dietitian to assess, plan, and implement nutrition care for patients in a clinical setting. The role involves monitoring food and drug interactions, providing patient education, and collaborating with healthcare providers to ensure optimal nutritional outcomes.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct timely nutrition screenings and patient assessments
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans
- Monitor patient progress and provide ongoing follow-up care
- Interview patients and families to evaluate dietary habits and preferences
- Interpret laboratory results and clinical data related to nutrition
- Provide nutrition education and document patient understanding
- Monitor and manage food and drug interactions
- Collaborate with physicians and healthcare teams on diet modifications
- Adjust patient menus as needed based on clinical requirements
Work Setting:
- Hospital-based Food and Nutrition Services department
- May include outpatient and dialysis patient populations
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics or Food & Nutrition (required)
- Master’s Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- Minimum 1 year of experience (required)
- 2+ years preferred
Certifications & Licensure:
- Registered Dietitian (CDR) – required
- New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification – required
- AHA BLS – preferred
Additional Requirements:
- Experience with outpatient and dialysis patients preferred
- Strong communication and documentation skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Must comply with all facility policies and health clearance requirements
Additional Information:
- 100% onsite position
- No client/facility name disclosed
For more details reach at ukhan@navitashealth.com or Call / Text at 518-862-1204.
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.