Registered Dietitian – Acute Care, FlexStaff Contract

Northwell Health; Bay Shore (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY, seeks a Dietitian for a flexstaff contract to evaluate nutritional needs, plan diets, and counsel patients. You will document findings, collaborate with medical staff, and ensure accurate diet orders in patient records.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics and becomes an RD within three months; one year of acute care experience is preferred. This is a flexible, contract-friendly on-site role supporting diverse patient needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics, required.
• Registered Dietitian (RD) within three (3) months of date 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.
• Recommends nutrition care plans to medical staff for review.
• Recommends therapeutic diet modifications and/or supplemental feedings to physicians.
• Ensures accuracy of diet orders by checking physician orders.
• Calculates nutrient content of tube feeding, TPN/PPN, and dietary intakes.
• Provides nutritional guidance and counseling to patients and families.
• Assists with menu changes and standardized recipes.
• Oversees food service workers for proper handling and portion control.
• Reports equipment malfunctions affecting operation.
• Participates in performance improvement initiatives with data collection.

Skills

Nutritional assessment

Diet planning

Patient counseling

Medical record documentation

Data collection & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Food, Nutrition or Dietetics

Job description

Northwell Health in Bay Shore, NY, seeks a Dietitian for a flexstaff contract to evaluate nutritional needs, plan diets, and counsel patients. You will document findings, collaborate with medical staff, and ensure accurate diet orders in patient records.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics and becomes an RD within three months; one year of acute care experience is preferred. This is a flexible, contract-friendly on-site role supporting diverse patient needs.