Acute Care Dietitian Posted on April 17th, 2024

Registered Dietitian

Job Details

Location: Bronx, New York

Type: Temporary

$38 – $45 per hour
40 Hours/week | ASAP – 3 month duration
400-bed acute care facility
Entry-level dietitians encouraged to apply
Weekdays, daytime hours + weekend rotation
Immediate benefits eligibility for qualifying placements
Clinical duties only // Gen med surg, critical care, education

One of the less expensive locations to live in NYC, Bronx, New York has tons to offer its inhabitants including Yankee Stadium, the New York City Botanical Gardens, and more. This is a perfect position for a dietitian looking for a full time, inpatient role.

Key Duties

  • Conducts a nutrition assessment for patients at nutritional risk per facility policies and procedures
  • Develops and implements an individualized plan for nutrition intervention based on nutrition assessment and evidence-based standards
  • Assess educational needs and provide nutrition counseling for individuals and groups
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team in meetings and/or rounds
  • Experience with electronic charting, the Nutrition Care Process and writing PES statements to provide appropriate documentation for the plan of care
  • Works cooperatively with food service staff to ensure conformance to diet prescriptions
  • Demonstrates accountability for the proper use of patients’ protected health information
  • Ability to perform work independently with minimal training

Required Licenses/Certifications

  • Current Registered Dietitian credentialed by CDR
  • NYS CDN is not required for this position

If you’re looking for better work-life balance, consider consulting. Our team of recruiters expertly match dietitians to opportunities that best suit their abilities and schedule. Dietitians On Demand is a dietitian-focused staffing company with a national footprint. We understand dietitians are essential members of the healthcare team, and we pay you accordingly. This is a contracted temporary position where you’ll work for Dietitians On Demand at one of our client sites.

Perks of being a Dietitians On Demand employee include:

  • Premier pay rates and full benefits package
  • Free continuing education
  • Corporate liability insurance
  • W2 employment status
  • Work-life balance by choosing when and where you work
  • Nutrition Care Manual access
  • Opportunity to earn 401K and health insurance benefits based on employment duration

Candidates must successfully complete a thorough pre-hire screening process, including but not limited to: phone screen, background check, drug screen, reference and credential check, clinical competency assessment, and tuberculosis screening. Immunization titers and fingerprinting, as needed.

Interested? Apply online or contact Sarah at [email protected].

If this position isn’t a good fit for you but may be for a colleague, refer them! You’ll qualify for a referral bonus: https://dietitiansondemand.com/referrals/

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