Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Brooklyn, New York
Kingsboro Psychiatric Center

Job Opportunity: Dietitian (Travel/Contract)

Location: Brooklyn, New York
Specialty: Dietary Services
Contract Length: 26 weeks (approximately 6 months)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Required Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume entry-level to mid-level based on duties (no conflicting data)
Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Job Description

• Serve as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), including consulting with physicians on nutrition support requests.
• Coordinate and maintain medical records related to clinical nutrition, ensuring compliance with OMH regulations.
• Complete individual nutrition notes, annual assessments, progress notes, and process diet changes.
• Attend treatment team and discharge meetings.
• Make recommendations to the treatment team to maintain or improve nutritional status and adjust diet regimens accordingly.
• Conduct nutrition groups for clients when assigned.
• Ensure adherence to OMH regulations and overall nutritional health and safety of individuals.
• Perform diet office duties in the absence of the Diet Technician.
• Proficient computer skills required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Work Hours

• Full-time
• Shift: 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Required Certifications and Compliance

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) – American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• State Professional License (applicable for RNs, CNAs, LVN/LPNs; verify if applicable)
• Competency Exam required for all candidates
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (for RNs and LPNs)

Background and Health Requirements

• Criminal Background Check including fingerprinting (to be completed onsite except for certain facilities)
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start date
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months prior to start (Qgold, Tspot, or 2-step PPD accepted)
• Annual TB Questionnaire completion required
• Vaccination documentation or titers for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination, titers, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Drug Testing: 9-panel within 1 year of start (instant tests acceptable)
• Seasonal Flu Vaccination or Declination (2025-26)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Booster preferred but not required

Additional Requirements

• Two professional references required
• New York State Medicaid Enrollment documentation may be required depending on facility policies

This position involves working within a state-run psychiatric center and requires adherence to specific state regulations and documentation protocols. Patience is advised due to the slow bid and hiring process typical of state contracts.