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Registered Dietitian (RD)
Location: Roosevelt Island, New York, NY
Pay Rate: $50-$55/hour
Employment Type: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: 5x8 Hour Day Shifts |Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PMAbout the Opportunity
A healthcare organization in Roosevelt Island, NY is seeking an experienced Registered Dietitian for a contract position. You’ll assess patients’ nutritional needs, build individualized care plans, and educate patients and caregivers, working closely with the clinical team to support better health outcomes. The ideal candidate is skilled in nutrition assessment and diet modification, comfortable with electronic charting, and able to explain nutrition topics clearly to patients and their families.
Responsibilities:
  • Complete nutrition assessments and screen patients for nutritional risk
  • Develop, implement, and update individualized nutrition care plans
  • Modify diets based on medical conditions, treatment needs, and patient preferences
  • Review medications for food and drug interactions and advise the care team
  • Provide nutrition education to patients, families, and caregivers
  • Document assessments, care plans, and progress in the electronic health record, including MDS 3.0 nutrition sections as applicable
  • Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary team members
  • Follow facility policies, safety standards, and regulatory requirements
Requirements:
  • Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian required
  • New York State certification required
  • Minimum 1 year of experience requiredBLS certification required (American Heart Association - AHA)
  • Experience with nutrition care, nutrition assessment, nutrition education, diet modification, and patient assessment
  • Knowledge of food/drug interactions
Experience with PointClickCare or SigmaCareFamiliarity with MDS 3.0Apply TodayIf you’re a Registered Dietitian looking for a contract opportunity in New York City, apply today to learn more.

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