Location: Brooklyn,NY, USA
Job Title: Registered Dietitian Job Specialty: Clinical Nutrition - Contract Job Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day - 5x8 - 9 AM - 5 PM (35 Hours per Week) with Alternate Sundays 9 AM - 4:30 PM Guaranteed Hours: 35 Hours Experience: Minimum 1 year of experience (excluding dietetic internship) License: Registered Dietitian (RD) from the Commission on Dietetic Registration Certifications: None specified Must-Have: - Proficiency in MS Office Suite - Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills - Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills - Experience with EPIC or similar electronic medical record systems Job Description: - Provide quality nutrition care and education to patients and family members. - Assess the nutritional status of patients and recommend appropriate nutrition therapy. - Offer nutrition counseling to patients and family members as needed. - Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and assist with discharge planning as required. - Evaluate and assess the need for enteral and parenteral nutrition support. - Communicate effectively with members of the healthcare team. - Document pertinent findings in medical records according to policies and procedures. - Use professional judgment to adapt and apply guidelines and protocols to meet patient needs. Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution. Language: Proficiency in English (Read, Write, Speak)