Acute Care, Basic Life Support (BLS), Clinical Assessment, Clinical Data, Clinical Laboratory, Clinical Medicine, Dietary Management, Dietetics, Documentation Plan, Educational Evaluation, Food Services, Health Plan, Healthcare, Hospital, Long-Term Care, Medical Records, Medications, Nutrition, Nutrition Therapy, Nutritional Needs, Patient Assessment, Patient Education, Training/Teaching, Treatment Evaluation
LOCATION
New York, NY
POSTED
22 days ago
Position Title: Registered Dietitian Location: New York, NY Employment Type: Contract (Local & Travel Opportunities) Duration: 12 Weeks (Flexible)
Compensation:
Local: $50.00 – $60.00 per hour
Travel: $60.00 – $70.00 per hour
Schedule:
5 Days per Week
7 Hours per Day (Full-Time)
Position Overview
"Navitas Healthcare, LLC" is seeking a qualified and experienced Registered Dietitian to join a dynamic Food and Nutrition Services team in a long-term acute care setting. This role focuses on evaluating patients’ nutritional needs, delivering diet education, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to support optimal patient outcomes and dietary management.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct comprehensive nutrition assessments and patient screenings
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized nutrition care plans
Provide ongoing monitoring, follow-up, and dietary recommendations
Educate patients on nutrition, including food and medication interactions
Collect and evaluate dietary histories from patients and families
Interpret clinical data (lab results, physical findings, social factors) to guide care
Document nutrition plans, interventions, and patient understanding in medical records
Collaborate with physicians and care teams to adjust therapeutic diets
Required Qualifications
Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Registered Dietitian
Strong knowledge of clinical nutrition, assessment, and patient care practices
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Nutrition, or a related field (required)
Licensure & Certifications
Registered Dietitian (RD) Certification
Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) (required for acute care)
New York State Dietitian-Nutritionist Certification (as applicable)
Basic Life Support (BLS) – preferred
Preferred Experience
1–2 years of clinical experience in healthcare settings
Experience with patient screening, nutritional assessments, and diet education
For more details contact at
hdavda@navitashealth.com
or Call / Text at 516-862-1169.
About Navitas Healthcare, LLC certified WBENC and one of the fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the US providing Medical, Clinical and Non-Clinical services to numerous hospitals. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we cater. We understand this is a partnership. You will not be blindsided and your salary will be discussed upfront.