Nutritionist

Kids First Services, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids First Services, Inc. seeks a skilled Nutritionist to assess client nutritional needs, develop individualized care plans, and support care strategy with evidence-based recommendations.

The role is primarily plan-development focused and operates on-site in the Bronx. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive assessments, creating tailored nutrition plans, monitoring outcomes, and maintaining accurate documentation while collaborating with healthcare teams under supervision of senior

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) or Certified 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.

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
• Adjust nutrition strategies based on updated information and outcomes
• Monitor patient outcomes and evaluate effectiveness of nutrition interventions
• Adjust care plans and recommendations as needed
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient progress
• 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

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Care planning

Documentation

Healthcare experience

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition or related field

RDN or CDN credential

Job description

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