Travel RDN - Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Bronx, New York
NYC Health + Hospitals Lincoln

Registered Dietician (Bronx, New York)

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 modifications.

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 laboratory, physical, and social data relevant to nutrition care.
• Provide nutrition education and document patient's diet, instructions, and understanding.
• Modify patient menus as needed.

Contract Length

• 14 weeks

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Dietician (preferred experience is 2 years, which is higher than the minimum 1 year).

Education Requirements

• Required: Graduate from an accredited college/university with a degree in Dietetics or Foods and Nutrition.
• Preferred: Master's degree.

Certifications & Licensure

• For Acute care locations: Registration by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian (Primary Source Verification required).
• For Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facilities: New York State Certification issued by the New York State Education Department (NYSED) as a “Dietitian-Nutritionist” required at time of hire.
• Preferred: AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Additional Notes

• Dietitians assigned to Post-Acute Care (Long-Term Care) facilities must comply with Medicare and Medicaid requirements under Section 483.60 of Title 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations, requiring NYSED certification at hire.

Prior Travel Experience

• Not specified / not required.