Registered Dietitian Nutritionist - Brooklyn, NY (#3371)
- Location: Brooklyn, NY
- Employment Type: Part-time
- Hourly Rate: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a leading nationwide recruitment agency dedicated to connecting healthcare professionals with top-tier opportunities. We partner with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to match talented individuals with roles that align with their skills and career goals.
Position Overview:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist to join an established multispecialty, outpatient practice in East New York, Brooklyn. This role focuses on providing evidence-based nutritional care to a diverse patient population in a collaborative healthcare setting.
Why Join Us?
- Work Schedule: This is a part-time position requiring 2 days per week, Monday through Friday—offering excellent work-life balance.
- Professional Growth: Gain valuable experience in a collaborative, innovative, and supportive outpatient multispecialty practice environment.
- Impactful Work: Contribute to a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving patient outcomes through evidence-based nutritional counseling and care coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct thorough patient assessments to evaluate nutritional status and identify specific needs.
- Develop and implement individualized nutrition care plans aligned with medical diagnoses and treatment goals.
- Provide specialized counseling on weight loss, tube feeding, and dietary modifications for chronic conditions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care strategies and optimize patient recovery.
- Monitor patient progress through regular evaluations and adjust nutrition plans accordingly.
- Educate patients and families on nutrition principles, dietary restrictions, and lifestyle changes for improved health outcomes.
- Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems to document assessments, care plans, and progress notes accurately.
- Supervise dietetic interns or junior staff members to ensure quality standards are maintained in dietary practices.
- Stay current with advancements in dietetics, physiology, and clinical nutrition to enhance service delivery.
- Support medical initiatives related to acute care, geriatrics, weight management, and long-term care programs.
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Requirements
Qualifications:
- Education:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree from an accredited university in nutrition, dietetics, or a related field.
- Specific coursework completion from an ACEND-accredited program.
- Completion of an ACEND-accredited supervised practice program of a minimum of 1,000 hours.
- Licensure:
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) license.
- Further certifications, if applicable, in common specialties recognized under and received by the CDR (Board Certified Specialist).
- Experience:
- At least 1 year of technical experience in the nutrition field preferred.
- Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings with a strong background in dietetics and clinical nutrition.
- Familiarity with geriatrics, acute care practices, and long-term care environments is preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and disease processes affecting nutritional needs.
- Skilled in patient assessment techniques and diagnostic evaluation of nutritional deficiencies or concerns.
- Experience with EMR systems for documentation and care coordination purposes.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge to translate nutrition research into safe, evidence-based, and practical dietary guidance.
- Soft Skills:
- Proven experience in hospital or healthcare settings with a strong background in dietetics and clinical nutrition.
- Knowledge of physiology related to digestion, metabolism, and disease processes affecting nutritional needs.
- Skilled in-patient assessment techniques and diagnostic evaluation of nutritional deficiencies or concerns.
- Experience with EMR systems for documentation and care coordination purposes.
- Familiarity with geriatrics, acute care practices, and long-term care environments is preferred.
- Ability to communicate complex nutritional information clearly and compassionately to diverse patient populations.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive hourly rate of $35 to $45 per hour, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
- Comprehensive Benefits:
- (Depending on eligibility)
- Sick days in accordance with NYC law - accrual-based
- Paid Prenatal Leave
- Paid Family Leave
- Short-Term Disability Leave