Travel Registered Dietitian for Long-Term Care (13-week)

Healthforce; Town of Malone (NY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 101,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Housing assistance available

Extension opportunities for continued,

Fast credentialing and onboarding

Job summary

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Dietitian (Clinical) for a travel assignment in Malone, NY. The start date is 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,050–$2,215 and 0 guaranteed hours.

The role involves long-term care nutrition duties across hospital and medical center units as needed. The position requires NY RD registration, BLS certification, and a clinical nutrition background with experience in long-term care or hospital settings.

Qualifications

• Current registration as a Registered Dietitian (RD) in New York.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification.
• Education: Master’s degree preferred; Bachelor’s degree acceptable per program requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical nutrition assessments and ongoing care for residents in the long-term care setting, and support hospital and related units as needed.
• Develop and monitor individualized nutrition care plans, adjust plans based on clinical status, and document progress in the resident’s medical record.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and foodservice staff to implement nutrition prescriptions and optimize mealtime service in alignment with dietary restrictions.
• Communicate nutrition recommendations to the care team and participate in care planning discussions; provide education to residents, families, and staff as appropriate.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards (Joint Commission, NYS DOH, CMS) and maintain current knowledge of applicable guidelines; serve as a liaison between care providers and foodservice staff.

Skills

Clinical nutrition

BLS certification

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master’s degree preferred

Bachelor’s degree acceptable

Job description

Healthforce is seeking a Registered Dietitian (Clinical) for a travel assignment in Malone, NY. The start date is 08/31/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $2,050–$2,215 and 0 guaranteed hours.

The role involves long-term care nutrition duties across hospital and medical center units as needed. The position requires NY RD registration, BLS certification, and a clinical nutrition background with experience in long-term care or hospital settings.