Contract Registered Dietitian — Acute Care Nutrition

Northwell; City of Poughkeepsie (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a Dietitian for a flexstaff contract to provide clinical nutrition services. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, assessing needs, and developing care plans with the medical team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and RD status within 3 months of hire, with preferred acute care experience. The role supports nutrition service operations within a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics required.
• RD (Registered Dietitian) within 3 months of hire required.
• Active member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics preferred.
• One year acute care experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interviews patient and/or family for nutritional history.
• Obtains patient food preferences.
• Assesses patients and documents in medical records per hospital policies.
• Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review.
• Recommends therapeutic diet modifications to physicians.
• Ensures accuracy of diet orders against physician’s orders.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes.
• Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and families.
• Assists in menu changes and standardized recipes with the Chief Clinical Dietitian.
• Oversees food service workers in proper food handling and portion control.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment affecting safety or operation.
• Participates in performance improvement data collection and reporting.
• Performs related duties as required.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Patient counseling

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics

Registered Dietitian (RD)

Job description

Northwell Health in Poughkeepsie, NY seeks a Dietitian for a flexstaff contract to provide clinical nutrition services. Responsibilities include interviewing patients, assessing needs, and developing care plans with the medical team.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor’s in Nutrition or Dietetics and RD status within 3 months of hire, with preferred acute care experience. The role supports nutrition service operations within a hospital setting.