Dietitian / Nutrition Counselor

Kids First Services; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids First Services in the Bronx, NY is seeking a Nutritionist to join our healthcare team. This role focuses on assessing nutritional needs, building individualized nutrition plans, and supporting care strategy through evidence-based recommendations.

The Nutritionist will work on-site in our brand-new Bronx office, with a hybrid schedule, reviewing client information, creating tailored care plans, supporting wellness outcomes, and maintaining accurate documentation under supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• RDN or CDN credential.
• Strong understanding of nutrition science, physiology, and dietary planning.
• Excellent communication and documentation skills.
• Comfortable working independently.
• Experience in healthcare, wellness, or clinical nutrition preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify patient needs.
• Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on health history, goals, and medical conditions.
• Review and update care plans as patient needs evolve.
• Develop customized nutrition plans aligned with client health history, goals, and medical needs.
• Build structured recommendations to support wellness, disease management, and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Monitor patient outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of nutrition interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress.
• Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare providers when appropriate.

Skills

Nutrition science

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field

RDN or CDN credential

Job description

• Position: Nutritionist
• Salary Range: $75,000–$80,000 annually (based experience) + bonus structure
• Employment Type: W2 Full-Time
• Location: Hybrid Bronx, NY

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Nutritionist to join our healthcare team. This role is focused primarily on assessing nutritional needs, building individualized nutrition plans, and supporting care strategy through evidence-based recommendations.

The Nutritionist will work on-site in our brand-new office in the Bronx to review client information, create tailored care plans, support wellness outcomes, and maintain accurate documentation. This role is less patient-facing and more focused on plan development, nutritional analysis, and care planning support under the supervision of our Senior Nutritionist.

Core Responsibilities

• Patient Assessment & Care Planning
  • Conduct comprehensive nutritional assessments to identify patient needs
  • Develop individualized nutrition care plans based on health history, goals, and medical conditions
  • Review and update care plans as patient needs evolve
• Nutrition Plan Development
  • Develop customized nutrition plans aligned with client health history, goals, and medical needs
  • Build structured recommendations to support wellness, disease management, and healthy lifestyle habits
  • Adjust nutrition strategies based on updated information and outcomes
• Monitoring & Progress Tracking
  • Monitor patient outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of nutrition interventions
  • Adjust care plans and recommendations as needed
  • Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress
• Documentation & Collaboration
  • Maintain accurate nutrition documentation and care plan records
  • Collaborate with internal teams and healthcare providers when appropriate
  • Support consistency in care planning and nutrition-related recommendations

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) orCertified Dietitian Nutritionist (CDN)credential
• Strong understanding of nutrition science, physiology, and dietary planning
• Excellent communication and documentation skills
• Comfortable working independently
• Experience in healthcare, wellness, or clinical nutrition preferred

Success Metrics

• Timely completion of patient assessments
• Accurate and compliant documentation
• Consistent completion of care plans and documentation
• Improved patient outcomes through nutrition intervention
• Strong adherence to care plan standards and clinical guidelines