Registered Dietitian: Personal Nutrition & Wellness Plans

Lasante-Health-Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

LaSante Health Center seeks a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time, on-site RD/RDN will provide individualized nutritional counseling and education, focusing on weight management, chronic disease prevention and wellness.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses, developing personalized meal plans, and staying updated on best nutrition practices to support diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Dietitian (RD) or Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) credential is required.
• Experience in dietetics, nutritional counseling, and nutrition education.
• Experience with weight management and creating individualized meal plans.
• Knowledge of nutrition-related chronic conditions, including diabetes, obesity, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to engage and educate a diverse patient population.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary healthcare team.
• Knowledge of community-specific health challenges is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct nutritional assessments and evaluate patients' dietary needs and health goals.
• Provide one-on-one nutritional counseling and education to patients.
• Develop personalized meal plans and nutrition recommendations based on medical conditions, lifestyles, and goals.
• Support patients with weight management and related health concerns.
• Educate patients on healthy food choices, portion control, meal planning, and lifestyle changes.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare providers on care plans.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust nutrition plans as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely patient documentation.
• Provide nutrition education that is culturally sensitive for diverse populations.
• Stay current on evidence-based nutrition practices and guidelines.

Skills

RD/RDN credential

Nutrition counseling

Weight management

Interpersonal skills

Job description

LaSante Health Center seeks a knowledgeable and compassionate Registered Dietitian to join our healthcare team in Brooklyn, NY. This full-time, on-site RD/RDN will provide individualized nutritional counseling and education, focusing on weight management, chronic disease prevention and wellness.

The role involves collaborating with physicians and nurses, developing personalized meal plans, and staying updated on best nutrition practices to support diverse patient populations.