Job Title : Registered Dietitian
Location : Bronx, NY 10461
Shift : 9 : 00 AM-5 : 00 PM (Mon – Fri)
Contract duration : 3 months with a strong possibility of extension
Pay rate : $52 / Hr
Job Description :
- Screens and assesses patients accurately and promptly based on levels of care.
- Determines patients’ nutritional needs and status, providing follow-up care as required.
- Conducts interviews with patients and / or families to gather food habits and preferences.
- Monitors patients for potential food / drug interactions and provides related education.
- Records food and drug interactions in the education section.
- Interprets relevant laboratory, physical, and social data from medical records for nutrition care planning.
- Provides nutrition education to patients, documenting diet instructions and patient understanding in the education section.
- Consults with physicians regarding appropriate diet modifications.
Requirements :
Certification (Post-Acute Care) : Must hold New York State Certification as a Dietitian-Nutritionist (issued by NYSED).Certification (Acute Care) : Must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) with active registration from the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR).Bachelor’s degree in Dietetics or Foods & Nutrition from an accredited college / university.Women’s health and nutrition, including diabetes experience preferredCDCES certificate would be preferredMinimal one year of experience required. Two years of experience preferred“Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors”