Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
New York, NY
Prime Staffing
5x7 hrs, Days

Registered Dietitian

Position Details

• Job Title: Registered Dietitian
• Location: New York, NY
• Facility: Coler Memorial Hospital
• Address: 900 Main Street, New York, NY 10044
• Shift: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
• Open Positions: 1

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian is responsible for providing comprehensive nutritional care to patients/residents across different populations and disease states. The role includes nutrition assessment, dietary planning, patient and family education, food/drug interaction monitoring, and follow-up care.

The Registered Dietitian works closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals as part of an interdisciplinary care team and participates in performance improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients in a timely and accurate manner based on their level of care.
• Determine patients' nutritional needs and nutritional status and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Interview patients and/or family members to obtain information regarding food habits, preferences, and dietary history.
• Review and interpret relevant laboratory, physical, medical, and social information as it relates to nutritional care.
• Monitor patients for food and drug interactions and document findings in the appropriate education section.
• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
• Provide individualized nutrition education to patients/residents and family members.
• Document dietary instructions and the patient's understanding of their diet.
• Modify patient menus as needed.
• Provide nutritional care to patients/residents with various populations and disease states.
• Work with patients in Long-Term Acute Care Hospital (LTACH) and Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) settings.
• Participate in performance improvement activities.
• Collaborate with physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Required Experience

• Minimum: 1 year of relevant experience
• Preferred: 2 years of experience
• Experience providing nutritional care and education to patients/residents is preferred.
• Experience in post-acute, long-term care, skilled nursing, or acute-care settings is beneficial.

Preferred Technical Skills

• Electronic medical charting systems such as:
  • PointClickCare
  • SigmaCare
  • MDS 3.0
• Electronic menu systems such as:
  • CBORD
  • NetMenu
  • GeriMenu

Education

• Required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent degree from an accredited college/university in Dietetics, Foods and Nutrition, or a related field
• Preferred: Master's degree

Required Certifications & Licensure

For Post-Acute / Long-Term Care assignments:

• New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) — Required at the time of hire.

For Acute-Care assignments:

• Registered Dietitian (RD) registration through the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) — Required
• Primary Source Verification required

Preferred:

• AHA BLS

Language

• English: Reading, writing, and speaking proficiency required.

Work Environment

This position requires the Registered Dietitian to provide nutritional care across patients/residents with varying medical conditions and levels of care. The role requires strong communication, documentation, clinical assessment, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.