Travel Clinic RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Bronx, NY
PRIDE Health
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

Registered Dietician

Location: Bronx, New York
Employment Type: Acute - Allied
Contract Length: 14 weeks

Job Summary

• Monitor patients for and provide education on food/drug interactions.
• Record food and drug interactions in the education section.
• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modification.

Job Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients accurately and timely based on levels of care.
• Determine patients' nutritional needs and status; provide follow-up care.
• Interview patients and/or families to obtain history of food habits and preferences.
• Interpret relevant laboratory, physical, and social data as it applies to nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition education and document patient's diet, diet instructions, and understanding.
• Modify patient menus as needed.

Required Qualifications

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience in the specialty.

Education

• Graduate from an accredited college/university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition.

Certifications & Licensure

• For Acute care: Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (Primary Source Verification required).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field.
• AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Notes

• Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facilities must have New York State Certification as a “Dietitian-Nutritionist” issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) at the time of hire (not applicable for this acute role).