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
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.