Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Elmhurst, CA
Prime Staffing
5x7 hrs, Days

Registered Dietitian 

Location: New York, NY
Shift: 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
Positions: 1

Job Summary

The Registered Dietitian provides comprehensive nutritional assessment, education, and care planning for patients. This role involves evaluating nutritional needs, monitoring food and drug interactions, providing diet education, collaborating with physicians, and modifying patient diets based on clinical needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Screen and assess patients accurately and in a timely manner based on their level of care.
• Determine patients’ nutritional needs and status and provide appropriate follow-up care.
• Interview patients and/or family members to obtain dietary history, food habits, preferences, and relevant information.
• Review and interpret laboratory, physical, and social information in the medical record as it relates to nutritional care.
• Monitor and provide education regarding food and drug interactions.
• Document food and drug interactions, dietary instructions, patient education, and the patient’s understanding of the recommended diet.
• Provide individualized nutrition education to patients and families.
• Consult with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
• Modify patient menus as needed to meet nutritional and therapeutic requirements.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian.
• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a degree in Dietetics, Foods, or Nutrition.
• Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition and nutritional assessment.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams.
• Strong documentation and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience.
• Master’s degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field.
• AHA BLS certification.

Required Certifications & Licensure

For Post-Acute / Long-Term Care:

• New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist, issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED), required at the time of hire.

For Acute Care:

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

Language Requirement

• English: Read, Write, and Speak.

Core Skills

• Nutritional assessment and care planning
• Clinical nutrition
• Patient and family nutrition education
• Food/drug interaction monitoring
• Diet modification
• Menu modification
• Medical record documentation
• Laboratory data interpretation
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Patient counseling and communication