Registered Dietitian — Patient-Focused Nutrition Care Leader

Medco Enterprises, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in The Bronx, NY is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to ensure residents receive optimal nutrition and to support the care team. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, individualized meal planning, and education for patients and caregivers.

You will work with multidisciplinary staff to address nutritional needs, document interventions, and stay current with evidence-based dietetics practices to improve patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Dietetics, or related field.
• Registration with the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) as a Registered Dietitian.
• Current state licensure (if required).

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutrition assessments and develop personalized meal plans for patients with diverse dietary needs and restrictions.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to identify and address patients' nutritional deficiencies and health concerns.
• Provide nutrition education and counseling to patients, families, and caregivers.
• Conduct in-service training for staff on nutrition-related topics.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient care and nutrition interventions.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest research and evidence-based practices in nutrition and dietetics.

Skills

Nutrition assessments

Meal plan development

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient counseling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics

Tools

CDR Registered Dietitian

Job description

East Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in The Bronx, NY is seeking a dedicated Registered Dietitian to ensure residents receive optimal nutrition and to support the care team. The role emphasizes clinical assessment, individualized meal planning, and education for patients and caregivers.

You will work with multidisciplinary staff to address nutritional needs, document interventions, and stay current with evidence-based dietetics practices to improve patient outcomes.